Local Buckling If individual parts or plate elements buckle, without overall buckling of the member, this is known as local buckling or local instability. Width/thickness ratio of each part gives the slenderness ratio of the element. This ratio … [Read more...] about Local buckling | Flange and web local buckling
Valves | Types | Distance between valves
Valves A valve is a device which is used to regulate water supply in a water distribution system. They are used for testing, inspection, cleaning and repairing of pipes. They are located at the road corners. Their number and the distance between them … [Read more...] about Valves | Types | Distance between valves
Pipe system in water distribution system
Pipe system in water distribution system The pipe system in water distribution system consists of three types of pipes. Primary pipes secondary pipes distribution pipes Primary pipes … [Read more...] about Pipe system in water distribution system
Pressure in water distribution system | Pressure zones
Pressure in water distribution system Pressure in water distribution system is maintained to prevent the entry of undesirable particles. make water rise to the given height of the buildings where fittings are located. Quantity of pressure 140 kpa pressure should be maintained to serve a building of 8 floors. … [Read more...] about Pressure in water distribution system | Pressure zones
Types of water supply | Continuous and intermittent supply
Types of water supply in water distribution system In a water distribution system the supply may be of two types. Continuous water supply Intermittent water supply … [Read more...] about Types of water supply | Continuous and intermittent supply