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Green buildings have a smarter lighting system that automatically switches off when no one is present inside the room.
Arch dam is seen curved in plan with its convexity to the upstream side. It transfers the pressure towards the abutments by arch action.
Piezometer is a instrument which measures the pore water pressure in a soil medium. It can be installed within structure of dam.
The intake structure has to be provided with trash racks screens, control valve prevent the entry of debris and ice into the turbines.
Shotcrete is the process of depositing the mortar on the prepared surface with high pressure applied pneumatically or by spraying.
Spillway is the passage provided for disposal of surplus flood water on the downstream side without affecting stability of water.
Canal lining is the impervious layer which protects the bed and sides of the canal. Lining is generally a construction of a thin 2.5 to 15 cm thick layer of lining material, generally RCC or CC bricks, stones etc.
Sedimentation is used to remove fine particles. The sewage is kept quiescent, for a given period, in a sedimentation basin.
Civil Engineers act as the main figure for building the infrastructure of our nation. This 4-year degree course allows students to learn about designing, construction and maintenance of different structures.
Cork is a Eco-friendly natural material which is obtained from the bark of cork oak tress and the barks get peeled after every 9 to 14 years.
On the basis of purpose of construction of reservoir, it is classified into three types: Storage, Flood control and Distribution reservoir.
The dams which are constructed of earthen materials such as gravel, sand, silt and clay are called earthen dams