Civil Engineering Organisation
Amina Thajudeen
Roller Compacted Concrete – Definition The development of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) was a major change in the construction practices of dams and other structures. Roller Compacted Concrete is defined as the concrete which is compacted by roller compaction technique. The concrete mixture used for construction should keep in an unhardened state to support the … Read more
Local attraction & Compass Surveying Local attraction is the phenomenon by which the magnetic needle is constantly prevented to point towards the magnetic north at a place. This is because that these magnetic compass is influenced by other magnetic objects at that locality such as wires carrying electric current, rails, steel and iron structures, steel … Read more
Wastewater Screening Wastewater Screening is the first unit operation in all wastewater treatment plants. Screen is the device used to retain solids found in the influent wastewater to the treatment plant. The main purpose of screening is to remove solid materials that could: Cause damage to other process equipment. Cause reduction in efficiency of the … Read more
Smog Smog is a type of air pollution event ongoing in New Delhi. New Delhi is one of the worst air polluted city since 1999. Due to the smog the visibility is decreased and that caused much vehicle accidents recently in the city. It also caused cancellation and delay of public transport, trains, flights etc. … Read more
WASTEWATER TREATMENT Sewage or wastewater is a dilute mixture of various wastes from residential, commercial and industrial areas. This wastewater is treated to reduce its objectionable properties that can cause unfavorable changes to environment and man. The conventional wastewater treatment methods are used to reduce the amount of suspended or floatable materials and treatment of … Read more