Parshall Flume Equations for Open Channel Flow Rate Calculations
Parshall flumes are one of several types of open channel flow measurement devices. The Parshall flume equations in this article are used for flow …
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Soil Compaction Equipment - The Road Roller
A variety of equipment is used for soil compaction. A road roller is one of the main items of equipment in this category that is used extensively for …
Continue ReadingLandfill Sites
Landfill sites are used for the disposal of waste materials. Landfills may be built and managed by the producer of waste, or alternatively by state …
Continue ReadingCritical Flow Broad Crested Weir: Calculating Flow Rate of Critical Flow Over the Weir Crest
Broad crested weir flow rate calculations can be made with the equation, Q = 1.6 L H^1.5 if there is critical flow over the weir crest due to a …
Continue ReadingGeological Surveying and Mapping
The geological survey has developed into a modern technology that utilizes the technological advancement of several disciplines of engineering. The …
Continue ReadingStormwater Detention System - Retention Pond to Reduce Peak Stormwater Runoff Rate to Pre-Development Levels
Storm water detention ponds capture storm water runoff and release it at a rate slower than the pre-development peak storm water runoff rate. The …
Continue ReadingThe Rational Method for Estimation of Design Surface Runoff Rate for Storm Water Control
The Rational Method is used to calculate the peak surface runoff rate for design of storm water management structures, like storm drains, storm …
Continue ReadingUse of Flood Routing to Predict Downstream Peak River Level using Upstream and Downstream Storm Hydrographs
Flood routing is a topic in hydrology used to predict the effect at a downstream location, of a storm in the upstream portion of a river basin. …
Continue ReadingOptimizing Building Construction For Solar Heating And Cooling
As a source of constant solar radiation, the sun can be a warming presence, a source of energy, or an annoying heater depending on the albedo of …
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Gravity During Infrastructure Construction for Extraterrestrial Life
Common place terrestrial materials handling techniques become uncommon once the effects of gravity are no longer Earth normal. Zero gravity, low …
Continue ReadingUsing Population Dynamics To Predict Impact on Infrastructure Construction Trends
Planning for the construction of infrastructure systems is heavily dependent on population trends and population dynamics. As world-wide funding for …
Continue ReadingEngineering Roles in Building Foundations
Created as a base to support all kinds of structures, foundations are one of the least glamorous, yet most important components in structural civil …
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