In case of walls of thickness greater than 170 mm but less than or equal to 220 mm, and also for walls of thickness greater than 220 mm with more than nominal reinforcement, provide two layers of reinforcement in both vertical and horizontal directions, the former being placed on the inside of the latter. Clips … Read more
At the site of the Syphon aqueduct, the drainage bed is generally depressed and provided with a PUCCA floor. On the upstream side, the drainage bed may be joined to the PUCCA floor by a vertical drop (when a drop is of the order of 1.0 m or less) or by a glacis of 3:1 … Read more
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) invites applications for Ph.D. admission in the Civil Engineering Department for the session 2024-2025. We are looking for bright and motivated students to join our research groups and contribute to cutting-edge research in various areas of Civil Engineering. Application Deadline: April 4th, 2024, at 4:00 PM IST … Read more
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, and two key technologies are leading the charge: Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins. Both play crucial roles in the various stages of a building’s lifecycle, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. Here’s how they work together to create a more efficient and successful building … Read more
Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civil Engineer School Engineer Readiness Planning Seminar: What it is: Who it’s for: What it covers: Benefits: Outcomes: Overall: The Engineer Readiness Planning Seminar is a valuable resource that addresses a crucial training gap for civil engineers preparing for deployment. It signifies the Civil Engineer School’s commitment to adapting and … Read more
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed in December 2019, is a controversial law in India that amends the Citizenship Act of 1955. The law aims to expedite citizenship for immigrants belonging to minority religious communities – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists, and Christians – who have come to India from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh facing … Read more
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) denied SBI’s (SBI’s) request for an extension to comply with the court’s prior order to disclose information relating to the electoral bonds. This court pointing out that the required information is already in SBI, ordered the SBI to release the information before the close of the business hours … Read more
Length: Lanes: Speed Limit: Construction: Interchanges and Underpasses: Service Roads: Safety Features: Additional Notes: Dwarka Expressway Review: A High-Speed Corridor with Room for Improvement The Dwarka Expressway, also known as the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, is a high-speed corridor connecting Dwarka in Delhi to NH-48 in Gurgaon. It’s a major artery for traffic movement between the two … Read more
Mortar plays a crucial role in masonry construction, acting as the binding agent that holds blocks, bricks, or stones together. It creates a seamless surface, fills gaps, distributes weight evenly, and sometimes even adds decorative touches. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what mortar is and its various aspects: Composition: Types of Mortar: Properties and Performance: … Read more
Overburden pressure, also known as lithostatic pressure, is a fundamental concept in geology and geotechnical engineering. It refers to the pressure exerted by the weight of overlying rock and sediment layers at a specific depth within the Earth’s crust. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects: Understanding the Pressure: Importance and Applications: Types of Overburden … Read more