Definition of Rotational flow

Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:58
Posted in category Fluid Mechanics 2

Rotational flow :

A flow in which net rotation of the fluid element is not equal to zero, is known as rotational flow. Continue Reading »

Definition of irrotational flow

Thursday, May 17, 2012 16:55
Posted in category Fluid Mechanics 2

Irrotational flow :

If the net rotation of the fluid element is equal to zero, then the flow is known as irrotational flow. Continue Reading »

Factors affecting slope stability | Causes of Slope Failure

Thursday, May 3, 2012 16:32
Posted in category Soil Mechanics 2

Factors affecting slope stability :

Following are the factors affecting the slope stability. Continue Reading »

Definition of Unrestrained slope | Slope Stability analysis

Thursday, May 3, 2012 5:54
Posted in category Soil Mechanics 2

Unrestrained slope :

An exposed ground surface that stands at an angle with the horizontal is called an unrestrained slope. Continue Reading »

Rate Analysis | Factors affecting rate of an item

Sunday, April 22, 2012 10:54

Rate analysis :

Rate analysis is the study of principal role played by various constituents, elements of construction such as equipments, cost of labor, number of equipments etc. Continue Reading »

Definition of Drag and lift | Pressure on a body immersed in a liquid

Friday, April 20, 2012 11:32
Posted in category Fluid Mechanics 2

Drag Force :

When there is relative motion between the body and the fluid and the body is completely immersed in a homogeneous fluid , then the body may be subjected to two forces. Continue Reading »

General Local and Punching Shear Failure

Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:03
Posted in category Soil Mechanics 2

General Shear Failure :

When the sudden failure in the dense sand or stiff cohesive soil supporting the foundation takes place and the failure surface extends to the ground surface, the failure will be the general shear failure.

If a strip foundation resting on the surface of dense sand Continue Reading »

Definition of Slender and Short Columns

Thursday, April 12, 2012 20:22

Short Columns :

Columns in which the strength is governed entirely by the strength of materials and the geometry of the cross-section are called short columns.

  • Short columns mainly carry compression loads.
  • They are generally used in construction. Continue Reading »

Project players of the Construction industry

Thursday, April 12, 2012 0:19

Project players of construction industry :

Definition of Contract and Contractor

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 18:21

A construction contract may be defined as, Continue Reading »