Actual cant is 8.24 cm for the speed of 60 kmph on a metre gauge curve. Calculate the grade compensation required on the eurve. Sol. Given data: Actual cant = 8.24 cmSpeed, V= 60 kmph For metre gauge, Cant, e= 0.80 V^2/R 8.24 = 0.80 x (60)^2 / RorR= 0.80...
Determine the length of transition curve having 6 degree curvature. The speed of the curve is 60 kmph and cant is 12 cm. Assume the track to be metre gauge. Sol. Given,Degree of curve, D= 6°Speed, V= 60 kmphCant, e= 12 cm We know that, Radius of curve, R =...
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The group efficiency of a pile refers to the ratio of the load-carrying capacity of a pile group to the sum of the individual capacities of the piles in that group. It is used to assess how effectively the group of piles can support the structure compared to the combined...
Course Objectives:Following are the objectives of this course: To learn the concept of limit state design for tension and compression steel members. To learn the concept of limit state design of steel beams. To understand design of RCC elements. To know the design of short and long RCC columns.Course Content:Unit...
Course ContentUnit – I Fundamentals of Estimating and Costing Estimating and Costing – Meaning, purpose, Administrative approval, Technical Sanction andBudget provision. Types of estimates – Approximate and Detailed estimate. Types and Uses of Estimates: Revised estimate, Supplementary estimate, Repair and mainte-nance estimate, renovation estimate. Roles and responsibility of Estimator. Checklist...
New Self-Healing Concrete Self-healing concrete is an innovative advancement in construction materials that addresses the common issue of cracking in traditional concrete. The latest development in this field is the Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete, which incorporates bacteria into the concrete mix. This bacteria has the unique ability to produce limestone, effectively sealing...
Seepage Pressure Seepage pressure is a critical concept in soil mechanics, particularly when analyzing the behavior of saturated soils under the influence of water flow. It refers to the pressure exerted by water as it moves through soil pores, which can significantly affect the effective stress within the soil mass....
Introduction to Flow Nets A flow net is a crucial tool in geotechnical engineering, providing a graphical representation of the flow of water through soil masses. It consists of two main components: flow lines and equipotential lines. Flow lines illustrate the paths that water takes as it seeps through the...
Index Properties in Soil Mechanics Soil mechanics is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the behavior of soil under various conditions. Understanding the index properties of soil is crucial for identifying and classifying soils for engineering purposes. These properties help engineers predict how soils will behave under different...
Course Content Unit – I Direct and Bending Stresses in vertical members Introduction to axial and eccentric loads, eccentricity about one principal axis only, nature of stresses, Maximum and minimum stresses, resultant stresses and distribution diagram. Condition for no tension or zero stress at extreme fiber, Limit of...
