Best Portable Hydrographic Survey Systems
A portable hydrographic survey system must be reliable and precise. Integration of the latest technology with the standard operations of a survey …
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Smoke and Water Damage Clean-Up
Water from firefighting operations and smoke from a fire causes lots of damage and a need for cleaning operations once the fire is put out. This …
Continue ReadingHow to Treat Drill Foam for Reuse
Drill foam is a detergent used by drillers of oil wells to assist in the floatation of dirt to the surface and which also helps to extend the life of …
Continue ReadingWastewater Bioremediation to Reuse as Drinking Water
The process of producing drinking water from wastewater has been made possible by biological treatment known as bioremediation. This consists of …
Continue ReadingDetermining Rock Mass Bearing Capacity and Strength
There are a number of techniques available for estimating the bearing capacity of rock foundations. These techniques include analytical methods, …
Continue ReadingTerminology of Rock Mechanics
Rock mechanics is a field of engineering that involves interaction between geology, mathematics, physics, petroleum, mining, and civil engineering. …
Continue ReadingPassive Lateral Earth Pressure, Bearing Capacity, and Shear Strength in Cohesive Soils
Lateral earth pressure refers to lateral forces acting on a retaining structures or soil mass. The three conditions of lateral earth pressure are …
Continue ReadingReed Bed Construction for Sludge Management
The technique of reed bed construction is a muck treatment by plant ingestion. Reed beds present sludge dewatering by plant consumption, …
Continue ReadingCivil Engineering - Geographical Definition of Sphere of Influence
The sphere of influence that geography exerts over almost all human activity cannot be understated. The physical geography of a land has a vast …
Continue ReadingDesign Parameters of Foundations in Seismic Zones
In seismic zones foundations are subjected to additional forces due to earthquakes. This will depend on the area and intensity of the earthquake. …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference between Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering?
This article differentiates Geotechnical Engineering from Geoenvironmental Engineering. Learn the difference!
Continue ReadingErosion Control Using Geo Synthetics
Erosion of soil may take place due to wind, rain, and flowing water. If erosion is not properly controlled, it may create serious problems. There are …
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