Basic Land Surveying Techniques
Possession of land has been and even now is a very important part of the lives of everyone in this world. Irrespective of the fact surveying took …
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The Use of Excel Spreadsheet Templates for Pipe Flow Calculations Such as Head Loss, Pressure Drop, or Pipe Diameter
Calculation of frictional head loss or pressure drop for pipe flow, using the Darcy Weisbach/ friction factor equation, can be done with downloadable …
Continue ReadingBuilding Roads over Swamps
Construction of roads over swamps require special attention. Either the soil has to be removed or otherwise,it has to be strengthened by suitable …
Continue ReadingHow Earthwork Forts were Built
Some early European earthwork forts can be traced back to the late Stone Age, but they became more popular from the Bronze Age onwards in several …
Continue ReadingHow to Make Air Entrained Concrete - Air Entrained Concrete Testing
Air entrained concrete has microscopic air bubbles in the concrete. Air bubbles provide durability for concrete exposed to freezing and thawing. These …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Temperature Reactive Color Roof? Is it more Energy Efficient than Other Types of Roofs?
The article will discuss the concepts of cool roofs, green roofs, energy efficient roofs, and temperature reactive color roofs. Want to learn more …
Continue ReadingDiscuss the Various Height Concepts Found In Surveying
Height concepts in surveying are generally linked to a datum which is quite often the sea level in that region. Orthometric and geopotential are other …
Continue ReadingUse Excel Formulas for Orifice, Venturi Meter and Ideal Gas Law Calculations
Excel templates can be downloaded to use Excel formulas for venturi meter, orifice flow meter and ideal gas law calculations. The Excel formulas …
Continue ReadingCeramic Thermal Coatings of Homes instead of Paint for Hot, Sunny Climates
Ceramic spheres of microscopic sizes are a part of thermal insulation paint. These spheres are hollow and thus less conductive, leading to heat …
Continue ReadingMapping of Evapotranspiration Using Space Based Techniques
Spatial awareness of evapotranspiration of the land surface and moisture in the soil at the root zone is of primary interest for environmental …
Continue ReadingThe History of Cadastral Surveying and Its Relevance to Civil Engineering
A cadastral survey of any piece of land would include complete details of the land, its dimensions, location, ownership, and cultivation. The survey …
Continue ReadingRumble Strips and Centerline Rumble Strips Create Safer Roads
Rumble strips whether used on edges or centerline of roads are considered a road safety feature as the vibration and rumbling that they produce help …
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