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Predictive Evaluation of Erema Community Groundwater in Egi for the Purpose of Agricultural Use
Abstract: The investigation in this research is to study the developed sodium absorption ratio model for predicting and monitoring SAR concentration of Erema community groundwater by Ukpaka, 2016 given as, SAR = – + with coefficient of determination of that is modified in this research as + = 0 which is now the modified differential equation of sodium absorption ratio for Erema community it fitness in assessing SAR concentration. Validation of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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Simulation of Sediment Deposit and Maintenance Requirements for Sani- Abacha Road Culvert, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: Empirical model of sediment yield equation was applied to develop the sediment deposit monitoring equation of the Sani-Abacha road culvert. The culverts were selected based on field observation of continuous overflow, road overtopping and channel contraction in the course of heavy storm due to sediment built up within and inside the culvert barrel. The result of the assessment shows that the way sediment load varies with discharge is consistent and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 81–90 Read article
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Application of Hybrid Wavelet Packet-ANN in Drought Forecasting
Abstract: Drought is the most catastrophic natural disaster that has disastrous effect on human beings, environment and ecology. It is the most frequent of all the natural hazards. In this study, an attempt has been made to forecast the drought using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for a lead time of 1-month and 6-month. Further, the pre-processing of data has been carried out using Wavelet Packet transform (WPT) and then the pre-processed …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Rating of Water Quality of Rivers Water in Asari Toru L.G.A, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The aim of the assessment was to compute the water quality index (WQI) of Sama and Tema River at 20metres interval along horizontal direction of the river to determine the suitability of the water for purposes of public drinking, recreation and other usage. In this paper the functional parameters in evaluating quality of a water body were used in evaluating the water quality index (WQI) of the two river and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Improving Workability and Strength of Concrete using Plantain Liquid as Mineral Admixture
Abstract: The performance of concrete is one that is of great concern both to structural and highway engineers; therefore, there has been a momentum to continuously improve its performance in order to serve the interest of stability and economy. The present research sought was concerned with modification of the property of concrete in the fresh and hardened state. The procedure involved addition in varying amounts 5–25% of plantain liquid as a …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Identifying and Assessing the Usefulness and Validity of 6D and 7D BIM in Construction Practices
Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) is a unified practice using coordinated and coherent representation software proficiently running in various formats (from 3D to 7D) to perk up overall project management. BIM can be executed ahead of the planning and designing stage of project, covering the complete building life cycle, along with the procedures involved in facility management and sustainability. This paper critically reviews the application of 6D and 7D BIM in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Accidental Torsion in Educational Building due to Random Behavior of Live Load
Abstract: In this paper the shifting of center of mass in an educational building due to random variation in both intensity and position of live load has been calculated. The educational building comprises of various areas which are occupied with different magnitude of live load depending upon their use. These areas are imposed with suitable intensity of imposed load as per IS: 875 and for different positions of these loads the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Correlation Between CBR Values and Index Properties of Soils
Abstract: Presently India’s infrastructure is growing rapidly. Large number of new urban and lightly trafficked roads are being constructed or planned. The California bearing ratio (CBR) is the well known, common and trustful test currently used in road construction. The CBR values are used by the engineers to design the thickness of pavement layer to be laid on the top of the sub-grade. Laboratory tests like consistency tests, standard proctor test …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Variation on Water Quality Parameters Including Trace Elements of Brahmani River over a Stretch of Six Districts in Orissa, India
Abstract: Surface water samples from river Brahmani of Orissa, India were collected from 17 locations of 6 districts all along the northwest and southeast of Orissa in three different phases; winter, pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. The collections were done in the month of January, May and September. Samples were tested for each category, viz. physical, chemical and trace elements and their average values were considered for a more approximate comparison. In each …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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A Review of Geophysical, Geochemical and Geotechnical Study of the Marine Soil of Mahakalapada With Special Allusion to Its Stratigraphic Set-up
Abstract: The present study deals with the marine soil properties collected from Mahakalapada of Kendrapara district in Odisha. Five numbers of saturated soil samples were collected from 2ʹ to 3ʹ below the earth surface and were mixed thoroughly to get the best result. The soil was initially air dried in open atmosphere prior to the testing. The various properties of each sample was calculated either in-situ or in the laboratory. The …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Ground Water in Tirupur District
Abstract: Deterioration of ground water resources has been a major concern of human society. The aim is to preserve and to maintain the balanced biological communities and sustainable stream ecosystem health. The hydro chemical study is an important parameter for determining the water quality for the end-users. The study for the same has been carried on the ground water by collecting groundwater samples in Tirupur district. A total number of 25 …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Methodology of watershed development
Abstract: Watershed has been adopted as an approach for the implementation of area development programs namely DPAP, DDP, IWDP and HARIYALI. A watershed is a natural geo-hydrological area that drains out rain water to a common point. Based on available budget, local people support and intervention with technologies, the watershed area is developed. Such viable watershed unit aims at conservation, development and optimum use of natural resources for increasing productivity and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Water Management for the Service of Mankind
Abstract: India occupies approximately 2.4% of total geographical area of the world, while it supports 15% of the world population. Unprecedented population growth and increase in demand of scarce land, water and biological resources and increasing degradation of these resources are affecting the stability of ecosystem and environment leading to wasteland. Better management of water resources will also help to ensure sustainable food security. This paper attempts to provide a short …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Preliminary Studies on Chemical Characteristics Including Fluoride and Iron Concentration in Ground Waters of Telaiya, Koderma District, Jharkhand, India
Abstract: The problem of high concentration' of various chemical constituents in ground water resources has now become one of the most important health-related geo-environment issues in India. Considering above fact, a preliminary study as chemical characteristics of six groundwater and surface water samples were carried out to assess its suitability for drinking water with reference to Indian Standard Institute and World Health Organization standards and also evaluate the geo-chemical and geological …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Analysis and Comparison of Pedestrian Flow Characteristics Variation on Passageway, Stairway and Escalator in Intercity Railway Stations
Abstract: Pedestrians while commuting through public transport facilities like integrated public transportation system, metro system, railway system, encounter level change facilities to transfer among different platforms. These facilities include passageway, stairway, escalator and ramps. They are confined areas and are the basic means of pedestrian movements inside a terminal to access platforms at different levels. Within limited terminal area, designing and planning of level changing infrastructures is of great challenge. For …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Evaluation of RC Frames in Shifting on Seismic Zone 3 to 5 and Retrofitting Techniques using ETABS
Abstract: The finite element analysis has been carried out on six storey reinforced concrete frames using commercial finite element software ETABS. The performance of six storeys infilled frame failing due to improper design as well as inadequate reinforcements when seismic zone shifting from zone 3 to 5 was studied. The behavior of infilled frame considered in zone 5 was studied and compared with the results obtained from the analysis of frame …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Analysis of Gravity Dam for Different Rectangular Openings Sizes
Abstract: Gravity dams are very important structures. Different parameters which come in loading combination are temperature, dead weight, earthquake, hydrostatic pressure and water load. From the study, it has been found that the properties which affect the performance of a dam are static properties and thermal properties. Static properties of the concrete dam are strength, Poisson’s ratio and elastic modulus while thermal properties are specific heat, thermal expansion coefficient, thermal conductivity …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Leachate Characterization and Assessment of Groundwater Pollution Near Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite, Thanjavur
Abstract: The increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization leads to increase in the generation of solid waste. The improper management of solid waste creates various problems. In many developing countries open dumping is practiced for solid waste management. One of the major problems of open dumping is groundwater pollution. The main objective of this paper is to determine the ground water pollution due to leachate infiltration beneath and near the dumpsite. …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Flow Characteristics of Triangular Plan Form Weir
Abstract: Weirs are used for discharge measurement and flow diversion in the open channels. However, modified weirs such as plan form weirs, Labyrinth weir, oblique weir and piano key weir, etc. having larger crest length compared to normal weir having same lateral space assist in enhancing discharging capacity for a given upstream head, without creating much afflux. An experimental study was carried out to understand the effect of the geometry of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Water Quality Mapping of Tirupur District During Seasonal Variation
Abstract: Groundwater is an essential and vital component of any life support system. It is not only the basic need for human existence but also a vital input for all development activities. Our prime aim should be to preserve and to maintain the balanced biological communities and sustainable stream ecosystem health. In this study, the quality of groundwater in study area is analysed using IS standard methods. A detailed geo-chemical study …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–16 Read article