What are grillage foundation
When a column carries heavy structural loads which are to be transferred to the soil of low bearing capacity, grillage foundation is founded to be very suitable. this type of foundation avoids deep excavation. It is particularly
What is raft foundation?
Raft or mat foundations Raft foundation is also known as Mat foundation. Definition of raft foundation along with working principle, when to choose raft, types of raft foundation, materials of raft foundation, raft construction steps etc are
Comparison between overhead cable and underground cable
Overhead Cable Underground Cable The interference from external disturbance like a storm, lightning ice, trees, etc is more. DThe interference from external disturbance like a storm, lighting, ice, trees is minimum The overhead cables are less costly
Types of distribution system
Types of the distribution system. Three phase three wire systems. Three phase four wire systems. Three phase three wire systems This system requires 3 wires or conductors for distribution. Maybe connected in star or delta. If star
Advantages and disadvantages of layout of nuclear power plant
Advantages The amount of fuel required is quite small. A nuclear power plant requires less space. It has low running charges as a small amount of fuel is used for producing bulk electrical energy. This type of
Layout of nuclear power plant
The schematic arrangement of the nuclear power plant. Nuclear reactor heat exchanger Steam turbine alternator Nuclear reactor It is an apparatus in which flue [U235 ] is subjected to nuclear fission. It controls the chain reaction that
Layout of hydeo-electric power plant
The constituents of a hydroelectric plant are, Hydraulic structure Water turbines electrical equipment Hydraulic structure Dam A dam is a barrier which the river flow exceeds the head. Spillways There are times when the river flow exceeds
Layout of thermal power plant
Coal and ash handling plant The coal is stored in coal storage plant, from the coal storage plant coal is delivered to the coal handling plant. Where it set crushed into the small pieces, then coal burnt
Important of various types of loads on a building structure
The types of loads acting on structures for buildings Dead load Live load Wind load Earthquake load Dead load (D.L) It is defined as the force whose magnitude, positions and direction remain constant. It is the load
Classification of foundation
The depth of foundation below ground surface is on the most important criteria on which the type of foundation depends. If the depth of foundation is less than the width of foundation then it is known as