Asphalt that can slow down ice formation – self de-ice roads

Winter is now in full effect, and that means extra caution is to be taken. Inclement weather conditions are not a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to the road. The US Department of Transportation points out that from 2004 to 2013, icy roads are about 3% of car crashes. Now if … Read more

10+ Important Points regarding mixing of Fresh Concrete

Mixing of concrete is a very important step as the final finish quality depends on it. Effective use of vibrator and screed depends only on how good or bad the mixing quality of the fresh concrete is. In this regard here are some important points and tips which every civil engineer must know in order … Read more

[PDF] Textbook of Strength of Materials by Dr. R.K. Bansal ▽ free Download ▽

I am glad to present the book entitled “A textbook of Strength of Materials” to the engineering students of mechanical, civil, electrical, aeronautical and chemical and also to the students of A.M.I.E. examination of Engineering (India). The course-contents have been planned in such a way that the general requirements of all engineering students are fulfilled.  … Read more

What is Irrigation Canal, Construction of Irrigation Canal [IN PICTURES]

As we already know that by definition irrigation is an activity in which we provide water to the land or soil. The basic purpose of applying water to the soil is to grow agricultural crops or maintain a landscape. It  is necessary in areas where the natural rainfall is not sufficient to suffice the basic … Read more