Civil Engineering

Dump Trucks!
Dump trucks are used for the dumping of materials that are loaded in a dump box. The box is raised and lowered by the use of hydraulic power. There are numerous types of dump trucks, but the basic components are similar. Characteristics Of A Dump Truck...

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Creating a Home Based Office – The Basics
Everyone wants to start a business of their own. For this, the first thing that they would need is an office that is both comfortable and productive. The trend of home based office is rapidly catching up. This article will explain you the basics of how...

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Data Mining: Inside A Geotechnical Testing Laboratory
Test, analyze, and report. Sounds simple enough, but getting usable data from testing and inspecting complex geotechnical materials is not so easy. Mom Never Made Crust Like This The earth's crust is a complex mixture of pure elements, complex and simple...

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Expansion Joints
Expansion joints are utilized for various vital architectural structures that particularly have a need of these joints. Buildings particularly high rise are exposed to various factors like weather, velocity, seismic activity, etc. An expansion joint is...

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Probability and Return Periods in Hydrology: What is a 100 Year Storm?
What is meant by the phrase "100 year storm?" Could a 100 year storm occur in the next year after there has been a 100 year storm? What is the probability that a 50 year storm will occur within the next 10 years at any given location?...

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Managing Water Resources and Applications Using Principles of Hydrology
Hydrology is the study of the properties, quality, distribution, and movement of water at and near the earth's surface. Hydrological principles are used by geologists, civil engineers, environmental engineers, and practitioners of many other disciplines...

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Understanding How the Hydrological Cycle Works
Water is a very important resource for all of us. It is essential for all life on this planet. It is interesting to note, however, that water does not get "used up" as we use it. In this article, you can learn how water is continuously recycled...

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What is Structural Engineering and What Do Structural Engineers Do?
Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering. Structural engineers' work consists of analyzing and designing structures in such a way that the structures will withstand applied loads (both forces of nature and loads occurring due to...

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What Are Drilling Rigs
There are numerous types of drill systems used for sinking boreholes into the earth. Each system is suitable for a specific purpose, such as the depth required, nature of sample obtained, and the expenses involved. Oil rigs are used to establish geologic...

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How to Measure Open Channel Flow Rate
Measurement of open channel flow rate is needed for applications like wastewater treatment and irrigation flows. The most common methods of measurement are with weirs or flumes. Weirs may be sharp crested or broad crested. Widely used flumes include the...

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