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Published Subscription 9 May 2017

Experimental Study on the Properties of Self-Curing Concrete

By A. Ananthi, R Ranjith, S Swarna Latha, R Vimal Raj

Abstract: This paper highlights the effect of curing agent polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) in the performance of concrete. The chemical agent PEG is used with different percentage; 1%, 2% and 3% to the weight of cement. Super plasticizer named glenium was used to improve the workability of concrete. The property such as compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete was examined with normal curing and self-curing at 7 days and 28 …

Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article

Published Subscription 9 May 2017

Susceptibility Behaviour of Asphalt Concretes Under Varying Mix Temperature Conditions: Study on Stability and Flow

By Enwuso Igwe, Daniel Azeruibe Nyebuchi

Abstract: Understanding the behaviour of flexible pavements synonymous with asphalt concretes is one that can be complex due to the make-up of the pavement (asphalt concrete) and the external factors that impedes its performance from production stage to service life. The present study had considered one of the most damaging factors to asphalt concrete – mix temperature; and its effect on some of the mix design properties of asphalt concrete that …

Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article

Published Subscription 12 Apr 2017

Flexural Analysis of Thick Beam Subjected to Sine Load Using Refined Shear Deformation Theory

By Pallavi Murlidhar Pankade

Abstract: A Hyperbolic Shear Deformation Theory (HPSDT) taking into account transverse shear deformation effects is used for the static flexure analysis of thick isotropic beams. The displacement field of the theory contains two variables. The hyperbolic sine and cosine function is used in the displacement field in terms of thickness coordinate to represent shear deformation. The transverse shear stress can be obtained directly from the use of constitutive relations, satisfying the …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 8–19 Read article

Published Subscription 12 Apr 2017

Seismic Behavior of Soft Storey Building with Static and Dynamic Earthquake Loading

By Saurabh Prakashrao Nirkhe

Abstract: Soft first storey is a typical feature in the modern multi-storey constructions in urban India. Though multi-storied buildings with soft storey floor are inherently vulnerable to collapse due to earthquake, their construction is still widespread in the developing like India. Functional and Social need to provide car parking space at ground level and for offices open stories at different level of structure far out-weighs the warning against such buildings from …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article

Published Subscription 11 Apr 2017

Performance of Bricks and Brick Masonry in Aggressive Chemical Environment

By A. K. Sahu, S. Kumari, Anil Kumar Sachan

Abstract: Abstract In India, the use of burnt clay bricks in dwellings is common since the ancient Indus civilization. In buildings, bricks are used in brick masonry, reinforced brick work and in some cases as coarse aggregate in the construction of foundation base. The performance of brick masonry depends upon the quality of bricks, quality of masonry work and the prevalent environmental conditions which have to be faced by the structure. …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–12 Read article

Published Subscription 11 Apr 2017

Novel Approach to Improve Stack Effect in High Rise Buildings

By C. P. Karthikeyan, Kevin Jones, Helen Santhi

Abstract: This paper aims at improving stack effect in high rise buildings using an innovative approach. Parameters influencing stack effect in high rise buildings are identified based on standard theory and practice. A new draft number for estimating stack effect in high rise buildings is derived using Buckingham-П theorem. Airflow data of a university high rise building is considered in estimating stack effect. The draft number developed is enclosed in ANSYS …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–17 Read article

Published Subscription 11 Apr 2017

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF BI ANGLE SHAPED SQUARE FOOTING UNDER TWO WAY ECCENTRIC LOADING

By Prof.Hemant Mahiyar, shalem ernest, Dr.Govardhan Bhatt

Abstract: Footing subjected to eccentric loading along two mutually perpendicular axes is quite a common field problem. Due to this bearing capacity is reduced considerably as the effective size is drastically reduced. A footing may be subjected to two-way eccentricity due to many reasons. In the case of footing subjected to one-way eccentricity the common practice is to match the centre of gravity of column loads to centre of gravity of …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–23 Read article

Published Subscription 3 Apr 2017

Vacuum Dewatering During Concreting: Modern Construction Method

By Ar. Avitesh, Mohd Saifi

Abstract: In the RCC construction, water–cement ratio is detrimental for concrete. We always try to restrict the water–cement ratio because we want structure achieve its higher strength rather it is necessary for structure life. For the chemical reaction which is generated in cement and water, water–cement ratio of less than 0.38, whereas the adopted water–cement ratio is much more than that mainly because of the requirement of workability. After the requirement …

Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article

Published Subscription 3 Apr 2017

Study of Shear Strength Behaviour of Soil With Kaolinite Mixture

By Manorama Singh, Manindra Singh, Mukesh Singh Chandel, Manoj Kumar Solanki

Abstract: An experimental testing program was undertaken for evaluating the effect of kaolinite on the strength properties of locally available sand and soil. Strength depends principally upon the content of (1) water, (2) clastic materials and (3) plastic materials. Soils are primarily of two types (1) cohesionless soils in which the strength this produced mainly by the friction of clastic particles against one another, and (2) cohesive soils in which the …

Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article

Published Subscription 21 Mar 2017

Effect of Aggregate Shape and Binder on the Rutting Characteristics of Bituminous Mixes

By Intha Srinivasa Reddy

Abstract: Rutting or permanent deformation is the depression in the wheel paths due to accumulation of small amounts of unrecoverable strains under the channelized repeated wheel loads. Shear deformation or lateral plastic flow of the bituminous mix from the wheel tracks also results in rutting. Performance of bituminous mixes is influenced by the constituents of the mix made of aggregates and binder. Among various parameters of these two ingredients, aggregate shape …

Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article

Published Subscription 21 Mar 2017

Soil Stabilization with Waste Shredded Rubber Tyre Chips

By Intha Srinivasa Reddy, V. Rajasekhar Reddy

Abstract: Soil stabilization means modification of the soil properties by the addition of any other material to meet the required engineering requirements. Construction engineering structures on the weak soils are considered to be unsafe. The load bearing capacity of these weak soils can be improved by means of various ground improvement techniques. Use of waste shredded rubber tyre chips in geotechnical engineering for enhancing the soil properties has received great attention …

Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article

Published Subscription 20 Mar 2017

Seismic Analysis of RC Elevated Water Tank Using Different Staging Pattern

By Syed shafahaduddin Quadri, R. M. Sawant

Abstract: The present review explores the performance of a circular water tower by utilizing dynamic analysis (response spectrum technique). The investigation is carryout by considering different parameters like water storage capacity, height of water tower are taken as consistent and variation in, number of segments (Column’s), h/d ratio, staging arrangement such as normal staging, hexagonal staging, cross staging and radial staging with central column are consider here. By considering all this …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–36 Read article

Published Subscription 16 Mar 2017

Status of Groundwater Contamination and Health Hazards Due to Arsenic and Fluorides: A Review

By Siddharaj Vijaykumar Kumbhar

Abstract: The ground water contamination levels are increasing day by day due increase in concentration of fluoride and arsenic contents. The paper discusses on the groundwater situation of some region of India like West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and some Northeastern States, where ground water pollution is higher. Also the effect of these ground water pollutants like arsenic and fluorides may be carcinogenic and cause disease like arsenicosis and fluorosis. Certain processes …

Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article

Published Subscription 16 Mar 2017

Structural Behavior of Railway Bridges Against Wheel Loading by Finite Element Analysis

By Senthil Kasilingam, Khan R.A., Arvin Sethi, Singh Arshbir

Abstract: Three dimensional numerical investigations carried out on railway bridges using ABAQUS/Explicit finite element program. The length of bridge 30 m and single track was considered in the present study. The bridge members such as main girder, cross girders and truss members are designed according to Indian Railway Standard (IRS) and the geometry of the rail was also modeled according to the standard. The constitutive and fracture behavior of materials have …

Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–14 Read article

Published Subscription 3 Jan 2017

Different Types of Pollutants and Their Impact (Soil, Air and Water)

By Sonal Jain

Abstract: Pollution is an environmental problem that can lead to – among other things – global warming, acid rain, and the ozone hole formation. The status of air pollution is changing and there are many different air pollutants being a part to it. When pollutants are released into the air, they interact with each other in a complex manner depending on temperature, humidity and other environmental factors.

Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–30 Read article