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A Case Study of the Krishna Bhir Slope Failure Disaster: Past and Present Scenario at a Glance
Abstract: The massive landslide disaster of Krishna bhir has been infamous for its dreadful consequences. This huge landslide in the region led to serious socio-economic and environmental disorders in the vicinity of the region, whose negative impacts were reflected soon in the capital city. In addition to the feeble geology, the blasting and drilling activities, rampant deforestation, heavy monsoon rain and the poor drainage are the engenders for weakening the natural …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Study of Seismic Forces by Changing the Location of Lift Core
Abstract: An important element for strengthening of structure is lift core in earthquake prone area (Mw=6.5 or more). Major content in this paper is use of lift cores to resist the seismic forces and its effect by changing the lift core location. The study for G+5 and G+10 type frame buildings are taken under study. These buildings are further subdivided as per strata type. Centre core and Corner core are locations …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Climate Change – Causal Factors and Impacts with Special Reference to India
Abstract: The change of climate during the last few decades have witnessed frequent floods, droughts, loss of agriculture yield, effect on water resource, food security, rise in sea levels, impact on coastal areas, biodiversity and ecological changes and occurrence of cyclones resulting into significant damage to life and health, property, land, agriculture, and economy. Climate change in earlier times were predominantly on account of natural factors due to changes in Earth’s …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Suitability of Bamboo as a Reinforcing Material in Flexible Pavement Design
Abstract: In Engineering Programme, soil stabilizations very much important for gaining proper knowledge about ground improvement. Ground improvement technique is one of the challenging task involving inputs from geotechnical engineering sector. In our project, we had to go through different techniques for improving the engineering characteristics of the ground. Through this project an endeavor attempt was made to improve the ground using bamboo as a reinforcing material for flexible pavement considering …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–69 Read article
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Study of Different Types of Concrete
Abstract: The main objective of the present paper is to study about the different types of concrete and its use according to its properties in different areas in our thesis we have briefly discussed about the property of the concrete. In this thesis, the use of concrete along with the addition of other material to make is more economical for the use and to get proper strength with addition of the …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 70–76 Read article
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Concrete Properties Enhancement with use of Carbon Fibers
Abstract: Concrete standard grade of concrete with high strength with mechanical properties like flexural strength as well as split is a requirement / need for today’s fastest construction work. To improve the mechanical properties there is need for adding fibers in concrete. Distinct fibers available in worldwide out of which carbon fibers had showed very effective solution for enhancing high strength mechanical properties of concrete. In this paper we have designed …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Sustainable Approach of Solid Waste Management Strategies - A Case study of Aurangabad
Abstract: ‘Change’ a phenomenon of transition that takes place anywhere, anytime and in anything. May that be for systems, lifestyles, process, climate, weather, environment, population, pollution, technologies, techniques, etc. this change is turning into challenges and has become a hustle for every living finding out alternative and solution for the same. Due to the development and increase in industrialization, urbanization, population, pollution, economy, etc. one of the major challenges rising up …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Farming on Phone: Understanding Cotton Farmers’ Intentions and Feasibility to Adopt ICT-based Agro Advisory Services in Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The use of ICT tools in the agriculture sector for rural farmers has emerged as a potential for empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods as the phone-based agro-advisory services provide farmers with access to tailored relevant information to help them make better decisions about agricultural activities, crop yields, and better management of natural resources. However, understanding the impact of social structure on ICT adoption and perceived impacts is important to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Bearing Capacity of Footing on Reinforced Bottom Ash
Abstract: Tons of coal has been burned daily to meet the energy requirement. As a consequence, huge amount of coal ash has been produced as waste material. At present day, recycling and reuse of waste material is favorable and also economical from engineering aspect. In the present experimental study, an attempt has been made to study the bearing capacity of footing on geotextile reinforced bottom ash. From the results obtained in …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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An Analysis of Ujjani Reservoir in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Using Mathematical Modeling and Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques for Sedimentation Studies
Abstract: The reservoir's storage capacity steadily decreases due to sedimentation. The reservoir life can be preserved by monitoring sedimentation and implementing appropriate management measures. The Ujjani dam was built for power generating, irrigation, and water delivery systems. It is located in the drought-prone Solapur district, due to which Ujjani is an important initiative for the region's economy and society. In the present study, the Ujjani reservoir's sedimentation is evaluated for monitoring …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Experimental Analysis on Improving the Soil Characteristics by Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil Using Coir or Coconut Fibre
Abstract: One of the most widely utilized methods for improving poor soils is soil reinforcement. Metal strips,natural and synthetic fibers arranged randomly, geogrid sheets, synthetic and natural geotextiles, andmetal strips are examples of materials used for soil reinforcement. Additionally, the tensile strength,shear strength, other characteristics, bearing capacity, and economy are all significantly improved bythe soil reinforcement. The utilization of jute fibre in civil engineering is beneficial for enhancing soilqualities due to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Static and Dynamic Analysis on a Steel Module in a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Ship
Abstract: Abstract: An FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) is a floating production system that receives fluids (crude oil, hydrocarbons etc.) from a subsea reservoir and processes into oil and gas. Most FPSOs are ship-shaped, remodelled from existing cargo ships. FPSOs have been serving the offshore oil and gas industry for nearly 30 years. They have been proved to be safe and economical. A steel structure (module) in a FPSO will …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF RECTANGULAR AND L-SHAPED COLUMNS SUBJECTED TO AXIAL LOAD AND BIAXIAL BENDING
Abstract: Next to rectangular and circular columns, L-shaped columns may be the most frequently encountered reinforced concrete columns, since they can be used as a corner column in framed structures. The behaviour of irregular shaped reinforced concrete columns has been a constant concern for a structural engineer, to design a safe and economic structure in modern buildings and bridge piers. L-shaped reinforced concrete column subjected to biaxial bending and axial compression …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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A Study: The Impact on Productivity by Using an Ms-Excel program for Design of Axially Loaded Column With Biaxial Bending for Concrete Structures
Abstract: The design of columns is a day to day affair for professionals in the civil engineering field. Of the axially loaded columns, the ones with biaxial bending are of great significance as they are the columns in common use in residential buildings. The design of the columns consumes time and hence is a factor that affects the productivity of civil professionals working on the design of these columns. This paper …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 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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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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Literature Review on Seismic Analysis of Building Resting on Sloping Ground
Abstract: Over the past 20 years,1.35 million people have been killed by natural hazards, more than half died in earthquakes and the remaining due to weather and climate-related hazards. The poorest nations paid the highest price in terms of the numbers killed per disaster and per 1,300,000 populations. So new advance, ideal and economical techniques should be used for designing and constructing the structures. The study helps us to understand the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Review on Seismic Analysis of Overhead Storage Reservoir
Abstract: Water is a human basic need for daily life. Sufficient water distribution in a certain area is depending on the design of a water tank. An overhead water tank is a large water storage container constructed to hold water supply at a certain height to pressurization of the water distribution system. Thus Water tanks are very important for public utility and industrial structure. Huge water mass concentrated at the top …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Nonlinear Pushover Analysis of RC Frame Considering SSI Effect: A Review
Abstract: It is the need of modern era to go for the safe, reliable and economic structure design with special reference to seismic response of the structure. The classical methods which are based on elastic analysis are not able to predict the structural behaviour under the seismic forces. On the other hand the Pushover Analysis (POA) gives more reliable results. The POA is a static –nonlinear analysis. In this method the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Structural Behavior of Cold Form Steel Truss
Abstract: This paper presents analytical observation results on the performance of Cold Formed Steel Truss and Hot rolled Steel Truss. Two trusses of same dimensions and same type with different materials have been studied and compared. Both the materials are compared on the basis of “fast, better and economic construction”. One truss is completely designed and analyzed in Hot rolled steel while the same model is designed in Cold Formed steel. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–23 Read article