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CONTOUR LINE AND METHODS OF CONTOURING IN SURVEYING Contouring is an important aspect of surveying which basically involves the determination of the elevation of various points on the ground followed by fixing the points of the same horizontal positions in the contour map. A contour may be defined as an imaginary line that passes through […]
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HIGHWAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM-ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW The system which is designed for road for proper collection, removal and disposal of surface as well as sub-surface water is called as road drainage. To maintain the stability and durability of the road, the road surface and its foundation should be kept as dry as possible. This practice
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CONSOLIDATION OF CONCRETE Consolidation of Concrete is the process of reducing or eliminating the volume of voids, air pockets, and entrapped air from the fresh concrete mix, usually accomplished by applying mechanical energy. Concrete compaction is also known as consolidation of concrete which is used to get highest density of concrete. Historically, it was achieved by
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METHODS OF COMPACTION OF SOIL USED IN FIELD Compaction of soil is the pressing of soil particles close to each other by mechanical methods. Air during compaction of soil is expelled from the void space in the soil mass and therefore the mass density is increased. Compaction of soil is done to improve the engineering
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METHODS OF OPEN LANDS VALUATION Land Valuation is the technique of estimating and determining the fair price or value of a land parcel. We explain you all major land valuation methods, any or all of which can be used for valuation of land depending on the amount of information available. Land can be classified into
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PRINTED BOOK AND EBOOK A book is a physical book that has the text, images, etc., printed on paper. The pages are bound together, and the book has either a hardcover or softcover (paperback). Printed book : Printed book contains number of pages bound together with its front cover and back cover page and refers
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FUNCTIONAL OBSOLESCENCE IN REAL ESTATE Obsolescence.- The value of property or structures become less by its becoming out of date in style, in structure in design, etc., and this is termed as Obsolescence. An old dated building with massive walls, arrangements of rooms not suited in present days and for similar reasons, becomes obsolete even
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CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT Risk management in construction industry is an important part of the project planning and management. Various risks associated with construction projects such as financial risks, environmental risks, socio-economic and construction related risks are studied and dealt in risk management. The volatility and capriciousness of the environment in the construction industry was never
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PLYWOOD AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL-ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Plywood is very widely used in construction. This is because it has many useful properties that are suitable for construction. Plywood is a factory-produced material that has precise dimensions made from three or four sheets of wood. These sheets are glued together to form a thicker
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CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND THE ROLE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Civil construction falls in the category of civil engineering which is all about designing, constructing and maintaining the physical and naturally built environment. Civil construction is the art of building bridges, dams, roads, airports, canals, and buildings. Civil engineering is the oldest discipline of engineering. Since the
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GLOBAL WARMING AND THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT GLOBAL WARMING Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though this warming trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in the last hundred years due to the burning of fossil fuels. As the human population has increased, so has
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GARDEN WASTE MANAGEMENT Garden waste management: Garden waste, also known as yard waste, is a biogenic type of waste collected during the municipal garden maintenance activities, such as trimming, pruning, cleaning of the green plots, and cultivated grounds. It often consists of twigs, clippings, sticks, and multiple organic products. Its composition can differ importantly depending
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