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In Reaction turbine, Pressure energy is first converted into kinetic energy before supplied to runner. It works on impulse reaction principle.
Well foundation is deep one which generally provided for construction of bridges.World famous "Taj mahal" stands on well foundation.
Workability of concrete is defined as that property of fresh concrete which determines the ease and homogeneity and finished.
Mineralogy is the study of minerals. It deals with understanding their origin, physicochemical properties, magnetic and optical properties.
Shoring is a temporary structure to support temporarily an unsafe structure. Shoring is provided to a structure under following circumstances.
Canal fall is a structure which has been constructed across a channel. To permit lowering down of its water level and to dissipate the surplus energy passed by the falling water.
White wash is a mixture of slaked lime with water for covering to the plastered or pointed surface applied in one ,two or three coat.
Temporary structure or platform constructed very close to the wall, is in the form of timber or steel framework, commonly called scaffolding.
Earthquakes are the earth's natural means of releasing stress. When the earth's plates move against each other, stress is put on the lithosphere.
Arch dam is seen curved in plan with its convexity to the upstream side. It transfers the pressure towards the abutments by arch action.
Seismic waves are the waves which are formed by sudden breaking of rock within the earth. There are two types of waves: Body and Surface waves.
Noise pollution is a sound of unpleasant and annoying nature. Noise pollution is also a high intensity of sound
Piers are single unit supports carrying heavy loads and transferring them to deep-seated layers of soil or rock.They are of three types.
Seismic waves are the waves which are formed by sudden breaking of rock within the earth. There are two types of waves: Body and Surface waves.
Piers are single unit supports carrying heavy loads and transferring them to deep-seated layers of soil or rock.They are of three types.
It gives the approximate cost of the work and is prepared on the basis of the cost of similar works carried out in the past
There are mainly three types of surveys which are as follows: Reconnaissance survey, Detailed survey, Preliminary survey etc.