Environmental Issues in University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, situated at approximately 40 km from twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, had received its charter as an independent University in October 1993, prior to which it was the campus of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, occupying the land of Sahiwal as its first temporary destination after which … Read more

Structural Engineer\’s Pocket book Download

Although about Structural Engineering there are alot of books being written and published, but that scattered knowledge and information needs useful arrangement so that structural designers and professionals might not get difficulty in finding the required information in a short span of time. This book titled \”Structural Engineer\’s Pocket Book\” written by Fiona Cobb is … Read more

What is scouring, Bridge Scouring? How to calculate Scour Depth?

Scouring can be defined as a process due to which the particles of the soil or rock around the periphery of the abutment or pier of the highway bridge spanning over a water body, gets eroded and removed over a certain depth called scour depth. Scouring usually occurs when the velocity of the flowing water … Read more