International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2016)
Published
Table of contents
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Study of Seismic Forces by Changing the Location of Lift Core
Abstract: An important element for strengthening of structure is lift core in earthquake prone area (Mw=6.5 or more). Major content in this paper is use of lift cores to resist the seismic forces and its effect by changing the lift core location. The study for G+5 and G+10 type frame buildings are taken under study. These buildings are further subdivided as per strata type. Centre core and Corner core are locations …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Climate Change – Causal Factors and Impacts with Special Reference to India
Abstract: The change of climate during the last few decades have witnessed frequent floods, droughts, loss of agriculture yield, effect on water resource, food security, rise in sea levels, impact on coastal areas, biodiversity and ecological changes and occurrence of cyclones resulting into significant damage to life and health, property, land, agriculture, and economy. Climate change in earlier times were predominantly on account of natural factors due to changes in Earth’s …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Research Insight on Everest Contaminated by Toxic Metals
Abstract: The goal of this investigation of the Everest was to look at follow component fixations and altitudinal patterns in soil and snow. Mount Everest was chosen since its remote area and amazing height disengages it from limited contamination sources. Soil tests were gathered from Mount Everest by different specialists and the examples were broke down for Pb, Zn, Cd, Ni, Cr, Co, Cu, As, Mn, Hg, and V utilizing inductively …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Different Types of Pollutants and Their Impact (Soil, Air and Water)
Abstract: Pollution is an environmental problem that can lead to – among other things – global warming, acid rain, and the ozone hole formation. The status of air pollution is changing and there are many different air pollutants being a part to it. When pollutants are released into the air, they interact with each other in a complex manner depending on temperature, humidity and other environmental factors.
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–30 Read article