A sextant is an instrument used for measuring the angle between two visible objects. Both horizontal and vertical angles can be measured using a sextant. It contains two mirrors which are arranged in such a way that the observer can ...
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7 Types of Fish Ladders or Fishways
A fishway or fish ladder is a waterway constructed on or around a natural or artificial obstruction to provide a passageway for fish and other aquatic species. The construction of fishway allows a seamless migration for the aquatic species despite ...
Civil Engineering Aspects of Smart City
The application of Civil engineering in the construction of Smart infrastructure is the foundation for all the other key elements in a Smart city like Smart property, Smart economy, Smart living, Smart governance and Smart environment. The underlying principle behind ...
Universal Testing Machine – Components and Functions
A Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to test the mechanical properties (tension, compression etc.) of a given test specimen by exerting tensile, compressive or transverse stresses. The machine has been named so because of the wide range of tests ...
What is Skirting in Construction? Purpose and Types
Skirting is basically a board that runs along the border between the interior wall and the floor. It covers the improper edges, avoids scratches from furniture and gives a room a good finish. As a result of new modern ideas ...
Determination of Pressure by Simple Manometers in Fluid Mechanics
Manometers are devices used to determine the pressure at any point in fluid either by balancing the same fluid column or by using another fluid column. A simple manometer consists of a tubular arrangement where one end of the tube ...
World’s Top Concrete Product Manufacturers
The Concrete Product Manufacturing industry is a very competitive industry in the world that has been producing around 4.4 billion tons of concrete every year. Useful concrete products like blocks, pipes, bricks, walls and girders find huge demand in the ...
Modes of Concrete Work Measurement at Construction Sites
Measurement of concrete works is one of the most crucial tasks at any construction site. It should be conducted rigorously and very carefully as the measurements hold a very important place in the planning and execution of any civil engineering ...
4 Types of Septic Tank Materials
Septic tank collects sewage and treats it by bacterial decomposition and is generally located underground. For a better septic system, a good septic tank is important which depends on the type of material used for its construction. To select a ...
Points to Remember for Mortar in Brickwork Construction
Various grades of mortar such as M1, M2 etc. are used in brickwork construction. Lime mortar and cement mortar are two types of mortar generally used for brickwork. The properties, strength and uses of these mortars under various circumstances should ...