Beam and Truss Bridges
Bridges have long been constructed for the use of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. There are several types of beam bridges and truss bridges being …
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Impulse Style Turbine Wheel: Pelton, Turgo & Crossflow Water
Large scale hydropower plants are operating in numerous countries all over the world using a water turbine to suit their particular properties. These …
Continue ReadingUse a Rectangular Weir to Measure Water Flow Rate in an Open Channel
A rectangular weir is used to meter flow in an open channel. The head over the rectangular weir is measured and correlated with the water flow rate …
Continue ReadingUse a V Notch Weir to Measure Open Channel Flow Rate
A v notch weir is used to meter flow in an open channel. The v notch weir is very good for measuring a low flow rate of open channel flow. The head …
Continue ReadingThe Versatility And Design Of Wood Trusses
For thousands years the use of wood trusses has been an important architectural and structural engineering practice. The concept has been …
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Beam Bridge - Advantages & Disadvantages - Beam Bridge Types
A beam bridge is designed by the modern design techniques and the construction involves a thorough soil analysis, followed by the selection of bridge …
Continue ReadingExpansion Joints In Concrete: Characteristics and Purpuse
All materials, including concrete expand or contract with the increase or decrease in temperatures. If suitable arrangements are not ensured for the …
Continue ReadingWhat is Hydropower Electricity? Definition Energy, Power Plant, Turbines
Hydropower plants are a form of renewable energy. They operate using stored water in a dam; the water falls by gravity through penstocks to water …
Continue ReadingConstruction Joints In Concrete
Concrete, like all materials, will expand or contract with the raising or lowering of temperature. To prevent the surface cracks in concrete with …
Continue ReadingDesign Of A Structural Post And Lintel, Or Trabeated, System
Commonly seen as a load bearing header over windows and doors, the deceptively simple post and lintel system can require non-trivial design analysis. …
Continue ReadingAsphalt Roofing Profile Shingles: Types of Asphalt Roof Shingles
Asphalt shingles can be placed effectively over the existing roof. Nevertheless, it is recommended that if the existing roof layers exceed three, the …
Continue ReadingReducing Noise with Soundproof Construction in Buildings
Unwelcome sound transmission in a building is typically perceived as a noise problem by the occupants. With more and more people living closer …
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