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What is Velocity and Acceleration of a Fluid Flow?
Velocity and Acceleration are vector functions that are used to explain the kinematics of fluid flow. Both velocity and acceleration have their respective components in three directions, i.e x, y, and z. Both the components are dependent on the space-co-ordinates ...
Supplemental Structural Members: Construction and Applications
Supplemental structural members are new columns, beams, braces, and walls which are constructed to support damaged structures. The provision of supplemental structural elements is a strengthening technique by which the original strength of deteriorated structures is restored, or increase the ...
10 Precautions for Effective Grouting in Tensioning Ducts
The complete procedure of the grouting of pre/post-tensioned cable ducts, its materials, equipment and properties is explained in detail in the below article. Grouting of Pre/Post Tensioned Cable Ducts The 10 important precautions to be taken for effective grouting in ...
Grouting of Pre/Post Tensioned Cable Ducts
Grouting of the post-tensioned cables in the post or prestressed concrete is carried out to provide permanent protection to the steel cables against corrosion. It also develops a bond between cables and surrounding concrete which fills the duct space and ...
What is Ownership Cost of an Equipment?
Ownership cost is defined as the total cost related to the construction equipment in order to own it. This cost is irrespective of whether the equipment is employed or not. Ownership cost is a combination of different costs like initial ...
Population Forecasting for Water Supply System
Population forecasting is defined as the method of determining the expected population for a particular design period of a water supply system with the help of the study and analysis of future events and available records. The population is an ...
8 Causes of Premature Failure of Repaired Concrete Structures
The performance of the repaired concrete structure is often not up to the mark. This is because repaired concrete structures prematurely fail irrespective of developments and enhancements in repair materials and techniques. As a result, the repair work leads to ...
Steps for Concrete Damage Repair in Reinforced Concrete Structures
There are certain steps that need to be considered in order to decide whether defected concrete needs repair or not, and specify proper repair technique and material if repairing is needed. These repair steps would ensure successful repairing process that ...
11 Factors Affecting the Selection of Repair Materials
There are a number of factors such as strength, durability, thermal coefficient of thermal expansion, permeability, low dry shrinkage, chemical and electrical properties, curing, and cost that must be considered to select the most appropriate, compatible, cost-effective repair materials. This ...