Concrete Cubic Yard Formula and Other Useful Concrete Calculations
This article provides several useful calculations for concrete, such as the concrete cubic yard formula, concrete weight calculations, and a bags of …
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Conversion of Linear Velocity to Volumetric Flow Rate or to Mass Flow Rate
When using the continuity equation for fluid mechanics calculations, a conversion of linear velocity to volumetric flow rate is sometimes needed for …
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Renovation and Repair of Old Structures
Structures become dilapidated due to old age just like an ordinary human being. The reasons have to be studied properly and solutions arrived at, and …
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The Operation of Pressure Relief Valves in the Chunnel
Pressure valves in the Chunnel involve an important design concept. The designers of the Chunnel have optimized the air dynamics inside the tunnel so …
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The Hardy Cross Method
The Hardy-Cross Method comprises an assumption of flow in the municipal water network so that the code of stability is fulfilled at each junction. …
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What the Romans Taught Us about Concrete
What the Romans taught us about concrete could fill a fairly thick book. The Romans learned that low water content and compaction are the keys to …
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The Bardenpho Process of Wastewater Treatment leads to better Quality Treated Water
Very low effluent concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus with almost no chemical addition can be achieved by the Bardenpho Process for treating …
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Best Websites and Forums for Civil Engineers
It is not an easy task to find the best websites and forums for civil engineers on the internet. If you are looking for civil engineering forums and …
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Who Invented the Activated Sludge Process? The History of Today's Most Widely Used Biological Wastewater Treatment Process
Ardern and Lockett, who invented the activated sludge process, first used the term, activated sludge, in 1914. Their discovery of the value of …
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The History of Water Chlorination - A Major Public Health Advance
Preliminary use of water chlorination took place in the mid to late 1800’s. The history of water chlorination for regular disinfection of public …
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