What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers)? For direct irrigation from the river, a structure is constructed across a river to raise the water level is known as diversion headwork. It divers the required supply into the offtaking canal the river. […]
Damp-Proof Courses (DPC) and Methods for Preventing Dampness in Buildings
Requirements of Good DPC Totally impervious and should not allow travel of dampness. Durable and keep the building damp proof permanently. Economical and easy in laying. Able to resist load to which it is subject. Accommodate some structural movement without […]
Clamp Burning vs. Kiln Burning: A Comparative Study on Brick Production Methods
What Is Clamp Burning? A typical clamp is shown below figure The bricks and fuel are placed in alternate layers. The amount of fuel is reduced successively in the top layers. Clamp Burning Each brick tier consists of 4–5 layers […]
Clay Products in Civil Engineering: Types, Uses, and Quality Standards
Introduction of Clay Product There is a wide variety of structural clay products, broadly classified as facing materials, load-bearing materials, paving materials, roofing tile, and chemically resistant materials. Examples of facing materials are face brick, terra-cotta, brick veneer, sculptured brick, […]
Transported and Residual Soil: Formation, Classification, and Engineering Implications
What Is Transported Soil? Soil is formed through the process of weathering of the rocks, and it’s essential to understand how are soils transported. Soil is a natural resource which is present on our earth. Weathering of the soil is […]
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