This document discusses highway surface drainage systems and problems of water logging on road sections. It begins by outlining the importance of proper drainage design in highways. The general functions of highway drainage systems are to remove rainwater from the road surface and right-of-way. Various surface drainage methods are described, including ditches, inlets, storm sewers, culverts, and channels. Problems that can cause water logging on highways are also discussed, such as inadequate drainage capacity and lack of maintenance. The document emphasizes that drainage issues need to be addressed promptly to prevent roads from deteriorating prematurely.
This project report summarizes the design of a road side drainage system for a road in Kenya. It includes an introduction describing the need for efficient road drainage. The objectives are to determine runoff, design drainage channels, and create an efficient and economic drainage system. The literature review covers types of drainage including surface, subsurface and cross drainage. Factors in drainage design like hydrological analysis and hydraulic design using formulas are also summarized.
1. Highway drainage systems are designed to safely dispose of surface water and ground water to prevent flooding of roadways and damage to pavement.
2. There are two main types of drainage systems - separate systems where surface and subsurface water are collected separately, and combined systems where they are collected together.
3. Common combined drainage systems used for highways include kerb and gullies, surface water channels, combined filter drains, over-the-edge drainage, drainage channel blocks, and linear drainage channels. Each system has advantages and disadvantages depending on the roadway environment and needs.
The document provides an overview of road drainage systems. It discusses the importance of drainage for protecting roads and ensuring safety. Different types of drainage systems used include open drains, French drains, and piped drainage. Open drains are most common but require regular maintenance to prevent blockages. Piped systems are essential in urban areas. The document also categorizes different types of roads, including freeways with limited access, major highways allowing limited turning, and minor highways that balance traffic with local access.
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes an efficient way to collect and use storm water runoff from roads by altering the channel system beneath the road surface. The system involves digging channels underneath the road, lining them with cement, and covering them with perforated stones to allow water to flow through while still supporting vehicle loads. This would prevent water stagnation on roads, reduce pothole formation, and help meet water demands, while only requiring higher initial construction costs. Collecting storm water in this way could have benefits like lessening water scarcity, improving traffic flow, and controlling diseases spread by standing water.
This document discusses highway drainage, which involves removing excess surface and subsurface water from the roadway. Proper drainage is important to maintain the stability of the soil subgrade and prevent damage to pavement materials from moisture. The document outlines various methods of surface drainage like side drains and median drainage, as well as sub-surface drainage techniques such as lowering the water table and installing longitudinal drains. It emphasizes the importance of keeping water levels well below the subgrade and discusses special considerations for draining roads constructed in waterlogged areas.
This document is a project report that investigates the geotechnical properties of soil along the Olenguruone-Kibunja road in Kenya that has experienced failure. Soil samples were collected from the subgrade, subbase, and base courses for laboratory testing to analyze properties like moisture content, density, plasticity, and California bearing ratio. The results found that the soil materials have high clay and moisture contents with low densities, and many base course samples did not meet the CBR requirements. The report concludes that while the subbase and subgrade may not be the sole cause of failure, the base course materials are likely of poor quality contributing to the pavement failure along the road.
This document outlines a fluid mechanics course project on water distribution systems. It defines the aim as delivering water to customers with sufficient quantity and pressure. It describes the main components of distribution systems as pipelines, valves, storage reservoirs, and flow measurement devices. It also covers the different types of distribution systems like grid iron, ring, and radial systems. Common problems addressed are leaks and commercial losses. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of managing distribution systems on a daily basis to ensure a sustainable supply of safe drinking water.
This project report summarizes the design of a road side drainage system for a road in Kenya. It includes an introduction describing the need for efficient road drainage. The objectives are to determine runoff, design drainage channels, and create an efficient and economic drainage system. The literature review covers types of drainage including surface, subsurface and cross drainage. Factors in drainage design like hydrological analysis and hydraulic design using formulas are also summarized.
1. Highway drainage systems are designed to safely dispose of surface water and ground water to prevent flooding of roadways and damage to pavement.
2. There are two main types of drainage systems - separate systems where surface and subsurface water are collected separately, and combined systems where they are collected together.
3. Common combined drainage systems used for highways include kerb and gullies, surface water channels, combined filter drains, over-the-edge drainage, drainage channel blocks, and linear drainage channels. Each system has advantages and disadvantages depending on the roadway environment and needs.
The document provides an overview of road drainage systems. It discusses the importance of drainage for protecting roads and ensuring safety. Different types of drainage systems used include open drains, French drains, and piped drainage. Open drains are most common but require regular maintenance to prevent blockages. Piped systems are essential in urban areas. The document also categorizes different types of roads, including freeways with limited access, major highways allowing limited turning, and minor highways that balance traffic with local access.
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes an efficient way to collect and use storm water runoff from roads by altering the channel system beneath the road surface. The system involves digging channels underneath the road, lining them with cement, and covering them with perforated stones to allow water to flow through while still supporting vehicle loads. This would prevent water stagnation on roads, reduce pothole formation, and help meet water demands, while only requiring higher initial construction costs. Collecting storm water in this way could have benefits like lessening water scarcity, improving traffic flow, and controlling diseases spread by standing water.
This document discusses highway drainage, which involves removing excess surface and subsurface water from the roadway. Proper drainage is important to maintain the stability of the soil subgrade and prevent damage to pavement materials from moisture. The document outlines various methods of surface drainage like side drains and median drainage, as well as sub-surface drainage techniques such as lowering the water table and installing longitudinal drains. It emphasizes the importance of keeping water levels well below the subgrade and discusses special considerations for draining roads constructed in waterlogged areas.
This document is a project report that investigates the geotechnical properties of soil along the Olenguruone-Kibunja road in Kenya that has experienced failure. Soil samples were collected from the subgrade, subbase, and base courses for laboratory testing to analyze properties like moisture content, density, plasticity, and California bearing ratio. The results found that the soil materials have high clay and moisture contents with low densities, and many base course samples did not meet the CBR requirements. The report concludes that while the subbase and subgrade may not be the sole cause of failure, the base course materials are likely of poor quality contributing to the pavement failure along the road.
This document outlines a fluid mechanics course project on water distribution systems. It defines the aim as delivering water to customers with sufficient quantity and pressure. It describes the main components of distribution systems as pipelines, valves, storage reservoirs, and flow measurement devices. It also covers the different types of distribution systems like grid iron, ring, and radial systems. Common problems addressed are leaks and commercial losses. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of managing distribution systems on a daily basis to ensure a sustainable supply of safe drinking water.
This document discusses subsoil drainage systems. It introduces the purpose of subsoil drainage to drain subsurface water and increase stability. The key principles are that subsoil drains create a hydraulic gradient to lower the water table by placing a conduit below the water table where the head is less than in the soil. Common drain types include rubble drains, geotextile-lined drains, and perforated pipe drains, which are the most effective at rapidly conveying water. Drain layout, dimensions, conduit design, pipe gradient, and drain envelopes are design considerations.
"This brand new Powerpoint Presentation details the types, benefits, and applications of the Smith Drainage Systems Trench Drains. This overview of the product line is an excellent resource tool for anyone interested in our trench drains."
This document presents a case study on the construction of a 3-row hume pipe culvert in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India. A group of 5 civil engineering students from NRI Institute of Science and Technology conducted the study under the guidance of their professor. The report includes details of the culvert design, drawings, cost estimation, and conclusions from the project. The students analyzed the construction of a culvert using 3 rows of 1-meter diameter hume pipes to convey runoff between two locations.
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. offers a full line of trench drain products covering a broad scope of manufacturing, processing, commercial, industrial and residential applications. The Enviro-Flo® Trench Drain Series, Figure Numbers 9930 and 9931, is made from 100% polypropylene, making it light weight, durable and easy to install. The Enviro-Flo® system can consist of 15 sloped and 15 neutral channels for any configuration. The Smith/ACO Trench Drain Series, Figure Numbers 9810 through 9860, is made from precast polymer concrete and fiberglass. The Smith/ACO system is sloped with a radiused bottom. The smooth, uniform interior of these channels offers maximum hydraulic performance. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Drainage Systems includes a wide variety of grate types and materials to meet all installation requirements.
For more information, please visit www.jrsmith.com
This document discusses the design of penstock pipes, which carry water from forebay tanks to power houses and must withstand high water pressures. It describes the types of penstocks as buried or exposed, and their components like anchor blocks and valves. It explains how to size penstocks by calculating the optimal diameter that minimizes costs and head losses. Factors that contribute to head losses like friction and turbulence are also outlined. The document provides the method to calculate penstock wall thickness and notes air vents are included to release air during filling and draining of the pipes. In conclusion, it thanks the reader and lists references used.
This document discusses drainage practices for hillside development areas. It begins by outlining the objectives of providing additional design requirements to control surface runoff quantity, reduce infiltration, erosion and sedimentation, and enhance slope stability.
Current practices are then examined. Increased surface runoff from hillside development can cause flooding, erosion and water quality issues downstream. Increased runoff infiltration also impacts slope stability by saturating soils. Earthworks that create flat platforms increase infiltration issues. Roof and property drainage systems and public drainage systems are also problematic if not designed properly.
The document concludes by recommending improved practices. Design standards should be increased and careful planning is needed. On-site detention is required and certain infiltration facilities are not permitted
This document provides an overview of general considerations for designing a water distribution system. It discusses 12 key factors to consider:
1. Circulation of water in the system to avoid dead ends.
2. Ensuring the construction and design allows sufficient water supply at all times and desired pressures.
3. Preventing contamination from sewage by proper separation of water and sewer pipes.
4. Providing adequate earth cushioning over main pipes laid under roads.
5. Designing the system economically by considering factors like pumping heads and pipe diameters.
6. Ensuring adequate water supply for fire demands.
7. Setting proper pipe gradients based on ground contours and hydraulic gradients.
This document discusses water distribution systems. It describes the purpose of distribution systems is to deliver water to consumers with appropriate quality, quantity and pressure. There are four main types of distribution network layouts - dead end, radial, grid iron and ring systems. The document also discusses distribution reservoirs, their functions and types. Storage capacity in distribution reservoirs includes balancing storage to equalize demand and breakdown storage for emergencies.
This document provides design guidance for storm drainage systems. It discusses sizing inlets and pipes, using Manning's formula to calculate capacities. Pipes should be sized to flow full under design flows without pressure. Minimum slopes are 0.5% or that which provides 3 ft/s velocity. Hydraulic gradients must remain below inlet rims. Only reinforced concrete pipe is allowed within city limits. Drainage areas, runoff, and capacities are calculated using provided forms.
This document discusses key considerations for designing a water distribution system including:
1) The type of water flow (continuous or intermittent) and method of distribution (gravity or pumping).
2) Estimating future demand based on population growth and industrial/firefighting needs.
3) Factors that influence pipe sizing such as hydraulic gradient, flow velocity, and design life.
4) Common pipe joint types like butt-welded, socket-welded, threaded, grooved, flanged, and compression joints and their relative costs, strengths, and installation complexity.
This document provides guidance on the hydraulic design of culverts. It discusses key design considerations such as headwater depth, culvert alignment, vertical profile, use of multiple cells, and site investigations. It covers culvert hydraulics including control at the inlet and outlet. The design procedure, use of computer modelling, debris control, culvert end treatments, flow velocity, and improved inlet designs are also addressed. Worked examples are provided in the appendices.
It describes water distribution methods, including necessity and requirement, distribution patterns, types of ESR and determination of reservoir capacity includes Balancing storage, Breakdown storage and Fire storage in case of water distribution.
Water control structures can be either temporary or permanent. Temporary structures are only recommended where inexpensive labor and materials are available, as mechanization has reduced their practicality. Permanent structures use hard materials to dissipate water energy and are required where high velocities must be controlled. Common permanent structure types include drop spillways, chutes, pipe spillways, and culverts. The design of permanent structures must ensure adequate capacity to pass design flows and dissipate water energy without erosion.
The document discusses the key components and design considerations of water distribution systems. It describes the common layouts of distribution networks including dead end, radial, grid iron and ring systems. It also discusses the methods of water distribution such as gravity, pumping and combined systems. Distribution reservoirs including surface, underground, elevated storage reservoirs and their functions are explained. The document outlines the factors determining the storage capacity of distribution reservoirs including balancing, breakdown and fire storage.
This document outlines the design of a canal regulator using HTML. It will involve learning about canal regulation structures like cross regulators and distributary head regulators. The team will design these structures for a specific canal scenario using HTML and AutoCAD. They will create a user-friendly interface in HTML that allows users to design canal regulators easily by varying parameters. This will help people design regulators worldwide using the online template. Team members will learn about canals and HTML before dividing tasks - some will focus on HTML designs while others use AutoCAD based on the HTML outputs. The final output will be an online tool for simple and affordable canal regulator design.
Constraints on labour productivity-a case studytheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
A Probabilistic Approach Using Poisson Process for Detecting the Existence of...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Analysis of C-C Short Cylindrical Shells under Internal Pressure using Polyno...theijes
The traditional approach in the analysis of axisymmetrically loaded short cylindrical shells has been to solve the fourth order differential equation using the Krylov's equation. This involved a transition from exponential functions to krylov's functions using Euler's expressions. This approach is grossly limited by the difficulty in the transition from exponential functions to Krylov's functions. A new approach to static analysis of C-C short cylindrical shell subject to internal liquid pressure is presented in this paper. This involves substituting a polynomial series shape function into the Pasternak's differential equation, by satisfying the boundary conditions for C-C short cylindrical shell, a particular shape function was obtained. This shape function was substituted into the total potential energy functional of the Ritz method and minimized to obtain the unknown coefficient. Stresses and deflections at various points of the shell were determined for different cases of aspect ratio with range 1 ≤ L/r ≥ 4. For case 1, maximum values of deflection, rotation, bending moment and shear force were 9.856*10-3metres, -3.23*10-3radians, -1366.64KNm and -9566.4639KN respectively. It was observed that as the aspect ratio increases from 1 to 4, the deflections and stresses decreases, and the shell tends to behave like long cylindrical shell.
Efficient Use of Rain Water by Altering Channel Systemtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
An Overview of FACTS Controllers for Power Quality Improvementtheijes
Large penetration of non-conventional sources of energy (such as wind and solar) into the utility grid usually leads to power quality deterioration of the net system due to the intermittency nature associated with such energy sources. Power quality parameters that may likely be disturbed by such interconnection include voltage profile, frequency waveform, power factor, as well as active and reactive power of the power system. However, grid operators and consumers at all level of usage requires a perfectly balanced three phase a.c power of constant frequency and magnitude with smooth sinusoidal wave shape. In order to compensate for such disturbances, Flexible A.C Transmission System (FACTS) controllers were developed. This paper presents a technological review of different types of FACTS controllers and their application for power quality improvement in a grid network composing of conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
This document discusses subsoil drainage systems. It introduces the purpose of subsoil drainage to drain subsurface water and increase stability. The key principles are that subsoil drains create a hydraulic gradient to lower the water table by placing a conduit below the water table where the head is less than in the soil. Common drain types include rubble drains, geotextile-lined drains, and perforated pipe drains, which are the most effective at rapidly conveying water. Drain layout, dimensions, conduit design, pipe gradient, and drain envelopes are design considerations.
"This brand new Powerpoint Presentation details the types, benefits, and applications of the Smith Drainage Systems Trench Drains. This overview of the product line is an excellent resource tool for anyone interested in our trench drains."
This document presents a case study on the construction of a 3-row hume pipe culvert in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India. A group of 5 civil engineering students from NRI Institute of Science and Technology conducted the study under the guidance of their professor. The report includes details of the culvert design, drawings, cost estimation, and conclusions from the project. The students analyzed the construction of a culvert using 3 rows of 1-meter diameter hume pipes to convey runoff between two locations.
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. offers a full line of trench drain products covering a broad scope of manufacturing, processing, commercial, industrial and residential applications. The Enviro-Flo® Trench Drain Series, Figure Numbers 9930 and 9931, is made from 100% polypropylene, making it light weight, durable and easy to install. The Enviro-Flo® system can consist of 15 sloped and 15 neutral channels for any configuration. The Smith/ACO Trench Drain Series, Figure Numbers 9810 through 9860, is made from precast polymer concrete and fiberglass. The Smith/ACO system is sloped with a radiused bottom. The smooth, uniform interior of these channels offers maximum hydraulic performance. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Drainage Systems includes a wide variety of grate types and materials to meet all installation requirements.
For more information, please visit www.jrsmith.com
This document discusses the design of penstock pipes, which carry water from forebay tanks to power houses and must withstand high water pressures. It describes the types of penstocks as buried or exposed, and their components like anchor blocks and valves. It explains how to size penstocks by calculating the optimal diameter that minimizes costs and head losses. Factors that contribute to head losses like friction and turbulence are also outlined. The document provides the method to calculate penstock wall thickness and notes air vents are included to release air during filling and draining of the pipes. In conclusion, it thanks the reader and lists references used.
This document discusses drainage practices for hillside development areas. It begins by outlining the objectives of providing additional design requirements to control surface runoff quantity, reduce infiltration, erosion and sedimentation, and enhance slope stability.
Current practices are then examined. Increased surface runoff from hillside development can cause flooding, erosion and water quality issues downstream. Increased runoff infiltration also impacts slope stability by saturating soils. Earthworks that create flat platforms increase infiltration issues. Roof and property drainage systems and public drainage systems are also problematic if not designed properly.
The document concludes by recommending improved practices. Design standards should be increased and careful planning is needed. On-site detention is required and certain infiltration facilities are not permitted
This document provides an overview of general considerations for designing a water distribution system. It discusses 12 key factors to consider:
1. Circulation of water in the system to avoid dead ends.
2. Ensuring the construction and design allows sufficient water supply at all times and desired pressures.
3. Preventing contamination from sewage by proper separation of water and sewer pipes.
4. Providing adequate earth cushioning over main pipes laid under roads.
5. Designing the system economically by considering factors like pumping heads and pipe diameters.
6. Ensuring adequate water supply for fire demands.
7. Setting proper pipe gradients based on ground contours and hydraulic gradients.
This document discusses water distribution systems. It describes the purpose of distribution systems is to deliver water to consumers with appropriate quality, quantity and pressure. There are four main types of distribution network layouts - dead end, radial, grid iron and ring systems. The document also discusses distribution reservoirs, their functions and types. Storage capacity in distribution reservoirs includes balancing storage to equalize demand and breakdown storage for emergencies.
This document provides design guidance for storm drainage systems. It discusses sizing inlets and pipes, using Manning's formula to calculate capacities. Pipes should be sized to flow full under design flows without pressure. Minimum slopes are 0.5% or that which provides 3 ft/s velocity. Hydraulic gradients must remain below inlet rims. Only reinforced concrete pipe is allowed within city limits. Drainage areas, runoff, and capacities are calculated using provided forms.
This document discusses key considerations for designing a water distribution system including:
1) The type of water flow (continuous or intermittent) and method of distribution (gravity or pumping).
2) Estimating future demand based on population growth and industrial/firefighting needs.
3) Factors that influence pipe sizing such as hydraulic gradient, flow velocity, and design life.
4) Common pipe joint types like butt-welded, socket-welded, threaded, grooved, flanged, and compression joints and their relative costs, strengths, and installation complexity.
This document provides guidance on the hydraulic design of culverts. It discusses key design considerations such as headwater depth, culvert alignment, vertical profile, use of multiple cells, and site investigations. It covers culvert hydraulics including control at the inlet and outlet. The design procedure, use of computer modelling, debris control, culvert end treatments, flow velocity, and improved inlet designs are also addressed. Worked examples are provided in the appendices.
It describes water distribution methods, including necessity and requirement, distribution patterns, types of ESR and determination of reservoir capacity includes Balancing storage, Breakdown storage and Fire storage in case of water distribution.
Water control structures can be either temporary or permanent. Temporary structures are only recommended where inexpensive labor and materials are available, as mechanization has reduced their practicality. Permanent structures use hard materials to dissipate water energy and are required where high velocities must be controlled. Common permanent structure types include drop spillways, chutes, pipe spillways, and culverts. The design of permanent structures must ensure adequate capacity to pass design flows and dissipate water energy without erosion.
The document discusses the key components and design considerations of water distribution systems. It describes the common layouts of distribution networks including dead end, radial, grid iron and ring systems. It also discusses the methods of water distribution such as gravity, pumping and combined systems. Distribution reservoirs including surface, underground, elevated storage reservoirs and their functions are explained. The document outlines the factors determining the storage capacity of distribution reservoirs including balancing, breakdown and fire storage.
This document outlines the design of a canal regulator using HTML. It will involve learning about canal regulation structures like cross regulators and distributary head regulators. The team will design these structures for a specific canal scenario using HTML and AutoCAD. They will create a user-friendly interface in HTML that allows users to design canal regulators easily by varying parameters. This will help people design regulators worldwide using the online template. Team members will learn about canals and HTML before dividing tasks - some will focus on HTML designs while others use AutoCAD based on the HTML outputs. The final output will be an online tool for simple and affordable canal regulator design.
Constraints on labour productivity-a case studytheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
A Probabilistic Approach Using Poisson Process for Detecting the Existence of...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Analysis of C-C Short Cylindrical Shells under Internal Pressure using Polyno...theijes
The traditional approach in the analysis of axisymmetrically loaded short cylindrical shells has been to solve the fourth order differential equation using the Krylov's equation. This involved a transition from exponential functions to krylov's functions using Euler's expressions. This approach is grossly limited by the difficulty in the transition from exponential functions to Krylov's functions. A new approach to static analysis of C-C short cylindrical shell subject to internal liquid pressure is presented in this paper. This involves substituting a polynomial series shape function into the Pasternak's differential equation, by satisfying the boundary conditions for C-C short cylindrical shell, a particular shape function was obtained. This shape function was substituted into the total potential energy functional of the Ritz method and minimized to obtain the unknown coefficient. Stresses and deflections at various points of the shell were determined for different cases of aspect ratio with range 1 ≤ L/r ≥ 4. For case 1, maximum values of deflection, rotation, bending moment and shear force were 9.856*10-3metres, -3.23*10-3radians, -1366.64KNm and -9566.4639KN respectively. It was observed that as the aspect ratio increases from 1 to 4, the deflections and stresses decreases, and the shell tends to behave like long cylindrical shell.
Efficient Use of Rain Water by Altering Channel Systemtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
An Overview of FACTS Controllers for Power Quality Improvementtheijes
Large penetration of non-conventional sources of energy (such as wind and solar) into the utility grid usually leads to power quality deterioration of the net system due to the intermittency nature associated with such energy sources. Power quality parameters that may likely be disturbed by such interconnection include voltage profile, frequency waveform, power factor, as well as active and reactive power of the power system. However, grid operators and consumers at all level of usage requires a perfectly balanced three phase a.c power of constant frequency and magnitude with smooth sinusoidal wave shape. In order to compensate for such disturbances, Flexible A.C Transmission System (FACTS) controllers were developed. This paper presents a technological review of different types of FACTS controllers and their application for power quality improvement in a grid network composing of conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
The document describes an experiment to optimize cutting parameters for wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) of titanium grade 5 alloy. Experiments were conducted using a Taguchi L25 orthogonal array to investigate the effects of pulse on time, pulse off time, peak current, wire tension, servo voltage, and servo feed rate on material removal rate and surface roughness. The experiments found that pulse on time, pulse off time, and peak current were the most significant factors influencing the performance measures. Analysis of the experimental results using signal-to-noise ratios identified the optimal machining parameters to maximize material removal rate while minimizing surface roughness.
onstraints on labour productivity-a case studytheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
This study analyzed the microbiological quality of raw and cooked 'Satar', a Malaysian heritage ready-to-eat food sold in Marang and Kemaman, Terengganu. Samples were collected from four stalls in each location and analyzed for various microbes. In Marang, raw 'Satar' showed significant differences in microbial loads between stalls, with the highest counts at Stall C. Cooking reduced microbes by 6-8 log, eliminating differences between stalls. In Kemaman, raw 'Satar' microbial loads also varied significantly between stalls. Cooking again reduced counts by 6-8 log, making cooked 'Satar' microbiologically safe. Overall, grilling significantly decreased
Isolation and Growth Kinetic Studies Of Bacillus Methylotrophicus P10 & P11 ...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation.
Exposure to Ionizing Radiation and Radiological Implications: a review of ICR...theijes
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when a coil is rotated or turned under a magnetic field, there occurs a force...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Natural Image Based Visual Secret Sharing Schemetheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Contribution of Competence Teacher (Pedagogical, Personality, Professional Co...theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
Energy Proficient and Security Protocol for WSN: A Reviewtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Theoretical work submitted to the Journal should be original in its motivation or modeling structure. Empirical analysis should be based on a theoretical framework and should be capable of replication. It is expected that all materials required for replication (including computer programs and data sets) should be available upon request to the authors.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science would take much care in making your article published without much delay with your kind cooperation
Wind Power Density Analysis for Micro-Scale Wind Turbinestheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
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1. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES)
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Highway Surface Drainage System & Problems of Water Logging
In Road Section
Mr.Dipanjan Mukherjee
B.Tech in Civil Engineering West Bengal University of Technology;
West Bengal, India
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Proper drainage is a very important consideration in design of a highway. Inadequate drainage facilities can
lead to premature deterioration of the highway and the development of adverse safety conditions such as
hydroplaning. It is common, therefore, for a sizable portion of highway construction budgets to be devoted to
drainage facilities. In essence, the general function of a highway drainage system is to remove rainwater from
the road and water from the highway right-of-way. Surface water' is another word for rainwater – more
specifically, rainwater that falls on the ground, on roofs and roads, pavements and paths. Water that drains
from roads and footpaths flows into public drainage systems. This is known as highway drainage. Highway
drainage benefits everyone that uses the road system, so there is a case for recovering the costs directly from
roads authorities or users. Road drainage design has as its basic objective the reduction and/or elimination of
energy generated by flowing water. Water has a number of unhelpful characteristics which impact on highway
performance. It is a lubricant reducing the effectiveness of tyre grip on the carriageway wearing surface which
can increase stopping distances. Road surfacing materials are traditionally designed to be effectively
impermeable, and only a small amount of rainwater should percolate into the pavement layers. It is important
that any such water is able to drain through underlying pavement layers and away from the formation. Hazards
associated with roads and roadsides were particularly predominant. Adverse roadway elements contributing to
highway accidents were substandard road way alignment or geometry, lack of shoulders and shoulder defects,
absent or inappropriate pedestrian facilities, narrow and defective lanes and bridges/bridge approaches,
roadside hazards, undefined pavement center and edge lines, poor sight distances and visibility, unmarked and
inappropriate design of intersections, serious allocation deficiencies along the route, haphazard bus
shelters/stops, and others are causes of water logging problem in highway. The problem given above should be
solved immediately; otherwise the road network is unsuitable for use before its lifetime.
KEY WORDS : Removal of rainwater from the carriageway, Surface Drainage System, Uses of software,
Problem of highway Drainage
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Date of Submission: 01 November 2014 Date of Accepted: 15 November 2014
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I. INTRODUCTION:
Roads will affect the natural surface and subsurface drainage pattern of a watershed or individual hill
slope. Road drainage design has as its basic objective the reduction and/or elimination of energy generated by
flowing water. Therefore, water must not be allowed to develop sufficient volume or velocity so as to cause
excessive wear along ditches, below culverts, or along exposed running surfaces, cuts, or fills. Provision for
adequate drainage is of paramount importance in road design and cannot be overemphasized. The presence of
excess water or moisture within the roadway will adversely affect the engineering properties of the materials
with which it was constructed. Cut or fill failures, road surface erosion, and weakened subgrades followed by a
mass failure are all products of inadequate or poorly designed drainage. As has been stated previously, many
drainage problems can be avoided in the location and design of the road: Drainage design is most appropriately
included in alignment and gradient planning.
Removal of rainwater from the carriageway : Water has a number of unhelpful characteristics which impact
on highway performance. It is a lubricant reducing the effectiveness of tyre grip on the carriageway wearing
surface which can increase stopping distances. Spray from rainwater being thrown up by car tyres can reduce
visibility which can lead to delays in reacting to events on the carriageway. Drag on car tyres from local
rainwater ponding can alter the balance of vehicles travelling at speed which can be alarming or cause skidding.
It is incompressible therefore standing water effectively acts as a jackhammer on the wearing course right
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through to the sub-base when vehicles pass over head. In extreme storms, rainwater can simply wash away roads
on embankment should the culvert become blocked or lack capacity.
Surface Drainage System : Surface drainage is removal of water collects on the land and surface. Provision
must be made for removal of water, from rain or melting snow, or both, that falls directly on a road or comes
from the adjacent terrain. The road should be adequately sloped to drain the water away from the travel lanes
and shoulders and then directed to drainage channels in the system, such as natural earth swales, concrete
gutters, and ditches, for discharge to an adjacent body of water. The channels should be located and shaped to
minimize the potential for traffic hazards and accommodate the anticipated storm-water flows. Drainage inlets
should be provided as needed to prevent ponding and limit the spread of water into traffic lanes.
Surface Drainage Methods : For rural highways on embankments, runoff from the roadway should be allowed
to flow evenly over the side slopes and then spread over the adjacent terrain. This method, however, can
sometimes adversely impact surrounding land, such as farms. In such instances the drainage should be collected,
for example, in longitudinal ditches and then conveyed to a nearby watercourse. When a highway is located in a
cut, runoff may be collected in shallow side ditches. These typically have a trapezoidal, triangular, or rounded
cross section and should be deep enough to drain the pavement subbase and convey the design-storm flow to a
discharge point. Care should be taken to design the ditches so that the toe of adjoining sloping fill does not
suffer excessive erosion.
Inlets These are parts of a drainage system that receive runoff at grade and permit the water to flow
downward into underground storm drains. Inlets should be capable of passing design floods without
clogging with debris. The entrance to inlets should be protected with a grating set flush with the surface of
gutters or medians, so as not to be a hazard to vehicles. There are several types of inlets. A drop inlet is a
box-type structure that is located in pipe segments of a storm-water collection system and into which storm
water enters from the top. Most municipal agencies maintain design and construction standards for a wide
variety of inlets, manholes, and other similar structures, but some large structures may require site-specific
design. A curb inlet consists of a vertical opening in a curb through which gutter flow passes. A gutter inlet
is a horizontal opening in the gutter that is protected by a single grate or multiple grates through which the
gutter flow passes. A combination inlet consists of both gutter and curb inlets with the gutter inlet placed in
front of the curb inlet. Inlet spacing depends on the quantity of water to be intercepted, shape of ditch or
gutter conveying the water, and hydraulic capacity of the inlet.
Figure 1 Inlet & Strom Sewer
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Storm Sewers These are underground pipes that receive the runoff from a roadside inlet for conveyance
and discharge into a body of water away from the road. Storm sewers are often sized for anticipated runoff
and for pipe capacity determined from the Manning formula. In general, changes in sewer direction are
made at inlets, catch basins, or manholes. The manholes should provide maintenance access to sewers at
about every 500 ft.
Open Channels The ditches may be trapezoidal or V-shaped. The trapezoidal ditch has greater capacity for
a given depth. Most roadway cross sections, however, include some form of V shaped channel as part of
their cross-sectional geometry. In most instances, it is not economical to vary the size of these channels. As
a result, this type of channel generally has capacity to spare, since a normal depth must be maintained to
drain the pavement subbase courses. When steep grades are present, the possibility of ditch erosion
becomes a serious consideration. Erosion can be limited by lining the channel with sod, stone, bituminous
or concrete paving, or by providing small check dams at intervals that depend on velocity, type of soil, and
depth of flows.
Figure 2 Types of open Channel
Culverts A culvert is a closed conduit for passage of runoff from one open channel to another. One example is a
corrugated metal pipe under a roadway. Figure (1) shows various types of culvert cross sections and indicates
material types used in highway design. For small culverts, stock sizes of corrugated metal pipe may be used. For
larger flows, however, a concrete box or multiple pipes may be needed. If the culvert foundation is not
susceptible to erosion, a bridge may be constructed over the waterway (bridge culvert). The section of a culvert
passing under a highway should be capable of withstanding the loads induced by traffic passing over the culvert.
Since corrugated metal pipes are flexible, they are assisted by surrounding soil in carrying gravity loads.
Reinforced concrete culverts, however, have to support gravity loads without such assistance.
Figure 3 Design of Culvert
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Figure 4 Air port kerb & highway surface drainage system
Figure 5 Collector of surface water
Figure 6 Typical highway drainage system
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Figure 7 Transverse & Longitudinal slope
EFFECT OF ROAD GEOMETRY ON DRAINAGE
Road surfacing materials are traditionally designed to be effectively impermeable, and only a small amount
of rainwater should percolate into the pavement layers. It is important that any such water is able to drain
through underlying pavement layers and away from the formation. Rainfall which does not permeate the
pavement surface must be shed towards the edges of the pavement.
Drainage is a basic consideration in the establishment of road geometry and vertical alignments should
ensure that: a) outfall levels are achievable; and b) subgrade drainage can discharge above the design flood
level of any outfall watercourses. These considerations may influence the minimum height of embankments
above watercourses. They could also influence the depth of cuttings as it is essential that sag curves located
in cuttings do not result in low spots which cannot be drained. Drainage can then be effected over the edge
of the carriageway to channels, combined surface water and ground water drains or some other form of
linear drainage collector. Gullies may be required at very close spacings on flat gradients.
Safety aspects of edge details are generally functions of the location, form and size of edge restraint detail,
and any associated safety barrier or safety fence provision. Roadside drainage features are primarily
designed to remove surface water. Since they are placed along the side of the carriageway, they should not
normally pose any physical hazard to road users. It is only in the rare event of a vehicle becoming errant
that the consequential effects of a roadside drainage feature upon a vehicle become important.
Kerbs and Gullies
An indirect hazard to vehicles can be presented by edge details that permit adjacent build-up of widths of
water flow, which may intrude into the hard shoulder, hard strip or carriageway of the highway. This can
occur with edge details that do not immediately remove water linearly from the adjacent pavement in all
storm situations.
One advantage of kerbs and gullies is that a longitudinal gradient to carry road surface runoff to outfall is
not dependent upon the longitudinal gradient of the road itself, and can be formed within a longitudinal
carrier pipe.
Road gullies will generally discharge to associated longitudinal carrier drains except on low embankments
with toe ditches where it may prove more economical to discharge gullies direct to the toe ditches via
discrete outfalls.
Figure 8 Hinged Kerb Gully gate
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Surface Water Channels
Surface water channels are normally of triangular concrete section, usually slip-formed, set at the edge of
the hard strip or hard shoulder and flush with the road surface.
Significant benefits can include ease of maintenance and the fact that long lengths, devoid of interruptions,
can be constructed quickly and fairly inexpensively. It may be possible to locate channel outlets at
appreciable spacings and possibly coincident with watercourses.
It is reasonable to assume that the relative risk to vehicles and occupants from impingement on surface
water channels is lower than would be expected from impingement on other drainage features such as
kerbs, embankments and ditches, as the channels present a much lower risk of vehicles losing contact with
the ground or overturning.
Figure 9 Garden Drainage
Figure 10 Surface Water Drainage System
Linear Drainage Channels : They are in all cases set flush with the carriageway and contain a drainage conduit
beneath the surface into which surface water enters through slots or gratings. They can also be of in situ
concrete.
Figure 11 Linear Drainage System
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II. THE USE OF SPECIALIST DESIGN SOFTWARE
While highway drainage schemes are relatively straightforward to model when compared to things like
housing estates or large urban areas they do require computer modelling unless extremely small. This is done to
calculate peak flow rates, storage volumes and flow control devices and are based on further calculations done
using computers to calculate peak “green field” run-offs.
Highway drainage problem & water logging:
Hazards associated with roads and roadsides were particularly predominant. Adverse roadway elements
contributing to highway accidents were substandard road way alignment or geometry, lack of shoulders and
shoulder defects, absent or inappropriate pedestrian facilities, narrow and defective lanes and bridges/bridge
approaches, roadside hazards, undefined pavement center and edge lines, poor sight distances and visibility,
unmarked and inappropriate design of intersections, serious allocation deficiencies along the route,
haphazard bus shelters/stops, and others. The problems that identified are as follows: a) Drainage problems.
b) Shoulder problems. c) Horizontal clearance problem. d) Environmental pollution problem.
Water logging: When water from any source find no path to escape or drain out and create a hazardous
situation is known as water logging. Excessive rainfall, inadequate drainage sections, conventional drainage
system with low capacity and gravity, natural siltation, absence of inlets and outlets, indefinite drainage
outlets, lack of proper maintenance of existing drainage system, and over and above disposal of solid waste
into the drains and drainage paths are accounted for the prime causes of water logging. From the
observation of road network in RCC it has been found that during rainy season many roads are affected by
water logging. This is cause due to absence of any drainage system, improper maintenance of drainage
facilities etc.
The problem given above should be solved immediately; otherwise the road network is unsuitable for use
before its lifetime. Some remedial measures should be suggested to eliminate all the problems. Maintenance
work should be done regularly by the authority. The people should be aware about the traffic rules and use
the road properly
Figure 12 Highway Water Logging Problem
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III. CONCLUSION:
Highway drainage is a process of removing & controlling excess surface water with in ROW. During
rains part of the rain water flows on surface and part of it percolates through the soil mass. Some water is
retained in the pores of the soil mass and surface of soil particles by surface tension and adsorptive forces,
which cannot be drained of natural gravitational methods and this water is termed as held water. Adverse
roadway elements contributing to highway accidents were substandard road way alignment or geometry, lack of
shoulders and shoulder defects, absent or inappropriate pedestrian facilities, narrow and defective lanes and
bridges/bridge approaches, roadside hazards, undefined pavement center and edge lines, poor sight distances
and visibility, unmarked and inappropriate design of intersections, serious allocation deficiencies along the
route, haphazard bus shelters/stops, and others are causes of water logging problem in highway. The problem
given above should be solved immediately; otherwise the road network is unsuitable for use before its lifetime.
Mr.Dipanjan Mukherjee
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
West Bengal University of Technology;
West Bengal, India
M.Tech (Pursuing) Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) National Institute Of Technology;
Silchar, Assam, India
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