Solar tube skylight explained- Uses and applications
In this article we will see about an interesting concept wherein sunlight is used to brighten up the interiors of a home or building space
Continue ReadingThe Basics of Soil Mechanics in Civil Engineering
Soil is formed in layers due to the physical, chemical, and biological processes that include transformation of soil materials. Soil mechanics is …
Continue ReadingEarthquake Resistant Construction
Earthquake construction is an important discipline that contributes to minimizing damage by using pile foundations, base isolation, and other …
Continue ReadingHydraulic Ram Pumps - How They Work and are Used
The hydraulic ram is a pump which raises water without any external power for its operation. One essential requirement for the satisfactory operation …
Continue ReadingMetal Cutting Parameters Basics
Some parameters involved in the metal cutting process are in fact closely related with other parameters; changing one will have an influencing effect …
Continue ReadingMolding Plastic Parts at Home – How to Mold Plastic Parts at Home
Molding plastic parts at home is no more an impossible task. This article you will explain how to mold plastic parts at home without using any …
Continue ReadingAir-Lift Water Pumps - Sustainable Engineering for Electricity-Poor Areas
An air-lift pump is a device which is used to lift water from a well or a sump with the use of compressed air. The compressed air is made to mix with …
Continue ReadingFundamentals of Seismic Vibration Control
Though earthquakes can produce devastating damages to life and property, modern technologies of seismic vibration control such as building elevation …
Continue ReadingWhat are Geodetic Measuring Devices? Total Stations, Dumpy Levels, Global Navigation Satellite System Receivers
Geodetic measuring devices are used in civil engineering to measure dimensions which may be in the form of one, two or three coordinates. Various …
Continue ReadingAlarm email notification using SEAS system on board ships
SEAS is basically an alarm monitoring system combined with the satellite communication systems. Learn about this advanced safety system in this …
Continue ReadingBasic steam generation system on a diesel ship
Understand the basic steam generation system employed on a diesel ship. Learn the general arrangement and working of the steam system on a diesel ship …
Continue ReadingBoiler Water Treatment
No matter what type of boiler it is, the foremost thing that is required for efficient running is the quality of boiler water.Boiler water tends to …
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