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Comparative Studies on Production of Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) & Noctiluca Scintillans(NS)
Abstract: The world realized that the main source of energy from crude oil, which leads to the environmental concern and disappeared in few years. That’s how new resolutions are under study looking for alternate fuel to replace the fossil fuels. The research studies have been made in field, but none of which are on a large scale production locally in Oman. Based on scenario, Biomass (algae) can be produced to make …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Survey at Organic Waste Treatment Plants at CISF Camps
Abstract: Food wastage and its accumulation are becoming a critical problem around the globe due to continuous increase of the world population. The exponential growth in food waste is imposing serious threats to our society like environmental pollution, health risk, and scarcity of dumping land. There is an urgent need to take appropriate measures to reduce food waste burden by adopting standard management practices. Currently, various kinds of approaches are investigated …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 51–64 Read article
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Energy Conservation in Building Construction
Abstract: Energy is the ability to do work. Energy intensity is a measure of the energy efficiency of a nation’s economy and is calculated as units of energy per unit of Gross Domestic Product. There are different forms of energy like chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, nuclear, etc. Most commonly, we use energy in the form of electrical energy. Generally energy is produced from fossil fuels but their resources are limited. …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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To Study Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Using Industrial Waste Material
Abstract: Concrete is a very important material with cement, water, aggregate and admixture as contents. Due to increasing pollution and demand of concrete, its production should be environmental friendly. In this study, we emphasize on environment friendly concrete. The proportion of silica fume was as follows: add 3%–15% in interval of 3% by weight of cement in concrete and fly ash was add 5%–25% in interval of 5% by total weight …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Utilization of Industrial waste in construction Industry – a Review
Abstract: The reuse of industrial wastes will help in solving the environmental pollution issues associated with their disposal, but it will also increase the preservation of natural resources that are reducing rapidly. The major motivation of this project is the increase in waste products and increasing consumption of cement in construction industry. By reducing use of cement cost of construction can be reduced and it also reduces the environmental hazards produced …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Suitability of Concrete Containing Fly Ash Along with Alccofine
Abstract: With the growing urbanization and rising standard of living and purchasing power of men the demand of concrete does not look to become dormant. But due to limited supply of non-renewable constituents of concrete they are needed to be preserved for the future generation, so there is utmost necessity of using supplementary waste materials in concrete. With advancement in science and technology itis made possible that the waste materials like …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Utilization of E-Waste in Concrete
Abstract: E-waste or electronic waste is a term used for discarded electronic products that have become unwanted, non-working or outdated, and have basically touched the end of their useful life. The amount of e-waste materials that needs to be disposed off keeps increasing day by day which make e-waste a developing issue posing serious pollution problems to the mankind and the environment, not only in India but also globally. Reusing e-waste …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Fly Ash Concrete A Critical Review
Abstract: Concrete structure is the most common all over the world. Cement is the major ingredient of concrete. Though the raw materials needed for manufacture of cement are available in most parts of the world, many countries have severe shortage of cement, although their needs are vast. The search for suitable substitute for cement, either partially or fully, has thus become a challenge for planning the development of many of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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A Review on Waste Bakelite as Replacement Partially Over Coarse Aggregate in Concrete Mix
Abstract: Various components in India are made up of Bakelite. Saffron Global Dumping of waste Bakelite through landfill is not allowed due to it effect on soil mass and open burning is not allow because of the emission of harmful gases which cause air pollution. A large space of storehouse requires to store large amount of area for keeping waste Bakelite which becomes management problem of waste. Despite managing waste Bakelite …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Design of Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Plant for a Dumping Ground
Abstract: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has become a heavy environmental drawback in major cities everywhere world. Solid waste management is one in every of the fundamental essential services provided by Municipal authorities within the country to stay urban centres clean. Municipal laws governing the urban native bodies don't have adequate provisions to deal efficiently with the ever-growing drawback of Solid Waste Management. With rapid urbanization, the situation is becoming critical as …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Contaminated and Uncontaminated Soils Surrounding the Municipal Wastes Disposal Site
Abstract: Increase in population and industrialization has been creating space problems in and around the cities for habitation. In addition, the cities have been facing disposal problems of solid and liquid wastes generated from industrial and residential areas. Disposal of municipal solid wastes without planned way in any city has been causing air, water and soil pollution in the vicinity of dump site. The wastes disposal can alter the engineering properties …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Potential of Natural Fibres for Strengthening Existing Structures – A Review
Abstract: To rehabilitate the deficiencies in the existing structures, synthetic/artificial fiber reinforced polymer composites have been considered as an effective external strengthening material for construction industries since a long period, due to their outstanding performances like high strength-to-weight ratio, lightness, and resistance to corrosion. But few of their drawbacks in terms of high cost, environmental issues etc., they have been triggered the introduction and development of natural fibers. Natural fibres are …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Design and Innovations in Transportation Systems for ‘Make in India’
Abstract: Increasing demand for passenger and freight transport in urban areas is a challenge for governments and transport authorities in India. Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution are a few of the road transport–related issues that Indian cities have to cope with. Every day, our mayors and councillors are concerned about finding solutions to urban transport problems that do not slow down the local economy but …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Causes of Increasing Vehicle Maintenance Cost and Pavement Condition at Chhapi Railway Crossing
Abstract: The study focused on the town where the traffic congestion occurs due to the railway crossing and other alternative to minimised problem. Chhapi is a main town surrounding area so the approach road which connect the SH 41 is only the way where railway crossing is there.so, the many people have problem occur due to crossing likewise traffic congestion, pollution, delay, fuel consumption, etc. For this research will carry out …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Urban Transportation Pattern in India: A Review
Abstract: Cities and towns play a major role in encouraging economic growth and prosperity. Though less than one-third of Indian people live in cities and towns, these areas produce over two-third of the country’s income and account for 90% of government revenues. In the upcoming years, as India becomes more and more urbanized, urban areas will play a major role in supporting high rates of economic growth. But, economic growth momentum …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Study of Vehicle Emissions Using Regression Analysis
Abstract: The paper presents the study of vehicle emissions in different places in Guntur urban area of Andhra Pradesh state in India. The types of vehicular emissions considered for the study are carbon monoxide (CO) and hydro carbons (HC) for petrol engines, and carbon (k) for diesel engines. The data collected from the RTO approved pollution check up vehicles. Data collected for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers along with …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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A Prologue Study for Feasibility of Passage for Urban Mass Transit System in Dahod City
Abstract: Economic growth and prosperity of a nation widely depends on cities and towns. These cities and towns generates almost two third of the country’s income and 90% of government revenues, while only one third of India’s total population lives in cities and towns. As India is becoming more urbanized, the economic growth of the nation will be dependent on urban areas. The momentum of economic growth can only be sustained …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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STUDY OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP AND EXPENDITURE ON TRANSPORTATION
Abstract: This paper presents study of limited no. of households and their expenditure on transportation. From this we can analyses that how many households expend on transportation and what are the problems they are facing on public transport and what are the facilities they required at the time of travelling. According to the income group those are having more income expend more on transportation then less income group due this those …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Experimental and Numerical Study of Smoke Flow Dynamics in a Scaled down Model of an Underground Car Parking Area by Using Jet Fan Ventilation System
Abstract: An underground car parking area is a feature of most residential complexes, malls, and even offices. It is a principle design for most buildings. The aim of this study is to understand the smoke low dynamics with impulse jet fans in an underground car park. An underground car park requires a ventilation system that takes into account the importance of air circulation which demands the removal of harmful pollutants from …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Analysis of Sustainability Aspects of the Use of Collection and Delivery Points in the Last Mile of Cargo Transportation
Abstract: The huge growth in purchases made digitally, which began with the Covid-19 pandemic, makes it difficult for companies to deliver a large volume of orders to an increasingly dispersed area, and quickly. There is a need to optimize the delivery in the final stage of order transport, the so-called last mile. This work conducted a systematic literature review on the use of collection and delivery points by consumers, focusing on …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–38 Read article