International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)
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Soil Stabilization with Waste Shredded Rubber Tyre Chips
Abstract: Soil stabilization means modification of the soil properties by the addition of any other material to meet the required engineering requirements. Construction engineering structures on the weak soils are considered to be unsafe. The load bearing capacity of these weak soils can be improved by means of various ground improvement techniques. Use of waste shredded rubber tyre chips in geotechnical engineering for enhancing the soil properties has received great attention …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Prediction and Assessment of Lateral Displacement of Rock Mass Along the Length of the Horseshoe Cavern – A Numerical Modelling Approach
Abstract: The stability of the underground structures is a key to successful underground mining. Caverns are large underground openings constructed in rock mass for a variety of purposes. The properties of intact rock mass are generally overshadowed by the properties of discontinuities, if the discontinuities are present. Mechanisms of deformation and failure of underground openings in jointed rock mass are determined by the characteristics of the geometrical distribution of discontinuities. This …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Analysis of Economical Design of RCC Water Tanks of Different Shapes
Abstract: The various overhead water tanks are constructed for direct distribution by gravity flow without pumping and are usually of capacities ranging from 50 to 3000 KL. All the tanks are designed as crack free structures to reduce any leakage. The present article gives in brief, the theory behind the design of liquid retaining structure (circular water tank with flexible and rigid base and rectangular underground water tank). The present paper …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Condition Assessment of Structures Using Vibration Technique
Abstract: Structural Health Monitoring grasps the Promise for enhancing the structural performance with an outstanding cost/benefit ratio. Condition assessment is a technique used in health monitoring in the damage detection, to ensure the serviceability and the durability of the structures. In the present report, condition assessment of the structures using low frequency technique is being completed through experimental modal analysis and computational analysis software ANSYS 9.0 over structural elements beam and …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Suitability of Bamboo as a Reinforcing Material in Flexible Pavement Design
Abstract: In Engineering Programme, soil stabilizations very much important for gaining proper knowledge about ground improvement. Ground improvement technique is one of the challenging task involving inputs from geotechnical engineering sector. In our project, we had to go through different techniques for improving the engineering characteristics of the ground. Through this project an endeavor attempt was made to improve the ground using bamboo as a reinforcing material for flexible pavement considering …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–69 Read article
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Study of Different Types of Concrete
Abstract: The main objective of the present paper is to study about the different types of concrete and its use according to its properties in different areas in our thesis we have briefly discussed about the property of the concrete. In this thesis, the use of concrete along with the addition of other material to make is more economical for the use and to get proper strength with addition of the …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 70–76 Read article
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Development of Attenuation Relationships for Underground Blasts: Different Equations
Abstract: Blasting operation becomes essential for excavation in weathered and hard rock strata for construction and mining activities. The Indian Standard and industrial practice of establishing the site specific attenuation relationship recommend Power form of relationship between the PPV the scaled distance with an exponent of 2/3 (IS) and 1/2 (industrial practice). In this paper, three different equation forms and five different exponents were explored for modelling the aforementioned relationship for …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article