In this article we will discuss about how to be cautious against earthquakes. Introduction to Earthquake: Earthquakes strike suddenly and destructively causing deaths, injuries and property damage. Although earthquakes are an act of God but the results are of man-made. Damage, injury and loss of life can be prevented if appropriate earthquake resistant design and preparedness measures are adopted. An [...]
Everthing you need to know about controlling floods in India. Contents: Introduction to Flood Control Classification of Methods for Flood Content Design Flood and Its Estimation Flood Control Reservoirs Diverting the Flood Waters through Flood Ways Confining Flood Flow between Levees and Flood Walls Benefits of Flood Control Recommendations of National Policy on Flood Control 1. Introduction to Flood Control: [...]
The following points highlight the thirteen main factors that help in determining the water quality. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Specific Conductance 3. pH 4. Dissolved Oxygen 5. Total Organic Carbon 6. Hardness 7. Alkalinity 8. Ammonia 9. Phosphate 10. Fecal Coliform Bacteria 11. Turbidity 12. Total Suspended Solids 13. Total Dissolved Solids. Factor # 1. Temperature: Temperature of [...]