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Write down the Factors affecting the soil compaction factors affecting compaction in geotechnical engineering pdf / ppt

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·       Factors affecting Soil Compaction Factors affecting compaction of soil   Soil compaction is affected by many factors,  including the type of soil, water content,  soil  structure, and compactive effort. 1.    Soil type Heavy clays, clays, and silts are more  resistant to compaction. Sandy soils and coarse-grained or gravelly  soils are more easily compacted. 2.    Water content Water acts as a lubricant, allowing soil particles to  move more easily into a denser configuration.  As water content increases, the dry density of soil  increases. 3.    Soil structure Compacted soils lack good soil structure, which can  limit water entry and restrict plant growth.  Air spaces that are essential for water, gases, and  plant roots are compressed. 4.    Compactive effort The type of plant (weight, vibration, number of  passes) can affect comp...

Adavantage Of partially prestress concrete pre stress pre tensioned concrete

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  Advantages of Prestressed Concrete Poles P artially prestressed concrete poles offer several advantages over conventional reinforced concrete poles or fully prestressed concrete poles. Some of the key benefits include: 1.     Cost-Effectiveness : o    Lower initial cost : Partially prestressed poles require less prestressing steel than fully prestressed poles, which can reduce material costs. o   Reduced labor costs : The manufacturing process is typically less complex than fully prestressed poles, leading to potential savings in labor. 2.     Reduced Risk of Cracking : o    The level of prestressing in partially prestressed poles is optimized to provide enough strength and reduce cracking, especially under service loads, without overly stressing the concrete. o    This helps improve the durability and lifespan of the poles. 3.     Flexibility in Design : o    Partially prestressed poles...

Difference between One Way Slab & Two Way Slab. One Way slab vs Two Way Slab.

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  Difference between One Way Slab & Two Way Slab Introduction A slab is a two-dimensional or planar element used in all structures such as floor or roof surfaces. Slabs are the following Two types. 1) One-way slab 2) Two-way slab 1) One-way Slab One-way slabs are those in which the Ly/lx ratio is greater than 2. 2) Two Way Slab Two-way slabs are those in which the ly/lx ratio is less than or equal to 2. One way Slab vs two-way slab        Click Here For getting the raw File -   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rF6usCLCFbqyTNp80_bGHRfTT5MG0xmd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102365110801107173124&rtpof=true&sd=true

Classification Of Indian Railways Indian Railway Lines Main Lines Indian Railway Track

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  CLASSIFICATION OF INDIAN RAILWAYS   Railway Track :- Based on the Importance Of Route, Traffic Carried, and Maximum Permissible Speed, the  Railway Board has classified the Indian Railway lines into the following three categories.   Types Of Railway Track   1)                     Main lines 2)                     Branch lines 3)                     Trunk Routes What Is Main Lines?   1.           Main Lines : The lines that carry 10 Gross Million Tonnes per annum or more for B.G. & 2.5 GMT or more for M.G. are called Main Lines. (Maximum Permissible Speed Allowed is 75 km/hr for MG and 100 km/hr for BG) What Is Bra...