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116 articles for “drainage”
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Ants in Ecosystems and Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Nearly 60% of the world’s habitats are underutilized. And current agricultural practices are blamed for contributing to soil carbon depletion and biodiversity loss. Climate change, habitat fragmentation, and other challenges hinder species development, leading to projected shifts in species distribution. This calls for alternative management strategies. The organizational structure of social insects, especially ants, offers a model for improved ants account for half of all insect biomass. It plays an …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Foundation of Building
Abstract: Recent trends in civil engineering underscore the importance of designing foundations that can withstand varying load conditions and environmental challenges. Selecting the appropriate foundation depth is critical for stability, particularly under intense loads. In regions with high rainfall, understanding maximum precipitation levels and water infiltration is vital. Water penetration into the soil can significantly reduce its load-bearing capacity, with saturation potentially lowering it by up to 50%. Foundations must also …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Potential Zone of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Tehsil Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technique
Abstract: Groundwater is one of the most vital and renewable natural resources, playing a key role in sustaining domestic, agricultural, and industrial activities, particularly in semi-arid regions like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar tehsil in Maharashtra. The growing population, rising water demand, and irregular rainfall patterns have resulted in a pressing need to locate potential groundwater zones for sustainable water management. This research employs Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 61–73 Read article
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Utilization of Banana Peel Biopolymer as a Natural Coagulant for Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Approach to Bio-Composite Applications
Abstract: This study explores an eco-innovative approach to wastewater treatment by utilizing banana peel powder (BPP) as a sustainable, low-cost bio-coagulant. Although effective, conventional chemical coagulants like aluminum sulfate and synthetic polymers are often non-biodegradable, toxic, and economically burdensome, particularly in decentralized or low-resource settings. In contrast, BPP—an agro-waste material rich in bioactive functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, and phenolic compounds—provides a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative. To enhance its …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 106–115 Read article
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Optimization of Fly Ash and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (FA-GBFS) Mixes for Flexible Pavements
Abstract: This study investigates the compaction, strength, and permeability characteristics of fly ash (FA) stabilized with granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) to determine the optimal mix proportions for geotechnical applications. Standard Proctor compaction, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), California Bearing Ratio (CBR), and permeability tests were conducted on FA-GBFS mixtures, with GBFS content varying from 10 to 50% by dry weight. The results indicate that increasing GBFS content enhances the maximum dry …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Ocular Films as a Drug Delivery System Against Fungal Infections: Current Insights and Future Directions
Abstract: Fungal infections of the eye, including keratitis, endophthalmitis, and blepharitis, represent a challenging class of ocular diseases due to their potential for vision loss and the limited efficacy of existing treatments. These infections are caused by a range of pathogenic fungi, such as Aspergillus, Candida, and Fusarium species, and often require long-term therapeutic intervention. Conventional topical antifungal therapies, such as eye drops and ointments, suffer from poor ocular bioavailability due …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Evaluation of dampness effect on some buildings in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Abstract: Dampness is one of the sources of defect in building. Apart from triggering deterioration of the material and textures, it can also affect in harm to the furnishings and content there by allowing the development of fungi. There are many causes of dampness in building some of which include rain penetration which occurs ingress above the ground at the various points in the external envelope of the construction. i.e through …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Development of River Flood Management plan “Case of Patna City”
Abstract: This Research Paper develops an Integrated River Flood Management plan for Patna city, which includes Policy Framework and Implementation Strategy by increasing resilience and reducing river flood through various Interventions like Land use planning, Low Impact Development, Embankments, leaves, Dykes and ecosystem-based adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and community engagement identified from various Literature studies. It ensures Development of framework for River Flood in the region. It also talks about the Parameters …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 38–79 Read article
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Understanding the Role of Remote Sensing Techniques in Monitoring Air Quality for Effective Adherence to Environmental Impact Assessment Practices in Nigeria
Abstract: The paper reviews the Nigerian Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act, outlining the established air quality thresholds and emission caps for stationary sources. The standard applies to; common pollutants like sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides; toxic metals such as arsenic, nickel, cadmium and mercury; as well as volatile organic compounds, ammonia, antimony, zinc, formaldehyde and radon.It also describes the major classifications of remote sensing applications, including …
Published in International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Analysis of Time and Cost Overruns in Road Project
Abstract: Management of the risk is the best approach during construction of road project, wherein numbers of unforeseen factors are involved. The project under consideration is the construction of 30 m wide road from Wadalagaon to Takligaon under the jurisdiction of Nashik Municipal Corporation. The road construction was started especially to cater the huge crowd likely to occur during Sinhastha Kumbha Mela, which comprises of laying of water supply, storm water …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effects of Hair Fibre Waste in Concrete
Abstract: Increase in construction activities has resulted in consumption of basic ingredients of concrete. Also, there has been an enormous increase in the quantity of human hair waste generated especially from the religious cities. In low densely populated areas, hair waste is discarded in openly in nature where it takes many years to decompose eventually returning the constituent elements, namely, carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, causing the ecological imbalance. In high densely populated …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 58–61 Read article
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Landslide Risk Assessment in Kodagu District, Karnataka: A Case Study
Abstract: AbstractIn this study, an attempt has been made to assess the landslide risk zones using a GIS based weighted linear overlay method with Satty’s analytical hierarchical process to maintain consistency for assigning rank and weight for following factors includes geology, geomorphology, rainfall, soil, road density, drainage density, and topographic triggering factors such as slope and aspects are taken as input for assessment of landslide risk.Thus the technique used in landslide …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Analysis and Design for Homogeneous Earth Slopes
Abstract: In an aspect of geotechnical engineering problems, slope stability is a condition of inclined soil, waste heaps to withstand or undergo movement. The slope is an unprotected ground surface that can be situated at an angle of horizontal. Slopes are necessitated in the construction of railway embankments and highways, levees, bridges, earth dams, reservoirs and canals, etc., and are generally less expansive. Failures of natural and man-made slopes have demise …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Pressure Data Analysis and Reservoir Parameter Estimation of Kailastilla Gas Field (Well No. KTL-01 and KTL-02)
Abstract: Well testing has been the subject of research for many decades. Well tests are performed in order to estimate reservoir properties. These estimations are needed to predict the amount of oil or gas that can be produced, and to determine a strategy how to produce this predicted amount. The current method to estimate the reservoir properties seems cumbersome and inefficient. Also, uncertainty regions of the estimated properties are not yet …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 92–102 Read article
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Groundwater Investigation Using Remote Sensing and GIS in Hard Rock Terrain
Abstract: A large amount of rainwater is lost through run off, In order to ensure a judicious use of groundwater proper evaluation is required. In the present study, an integrated Remote Sensing and GIS based methodology was developed for the investigation of groundwater and selection of artificial recharge sites in a hard rock terrain. Main objectives of these studies are delineation of groundwater potential zones in the area, carry out trend …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Site Suitability Analysis for Artificial Recharge of Groundwater using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Study of Mandya District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The present work is conducted to identify the artificial recharge sites for recharging the groundwater level using GIS and Remote sensing techniques. The scarcity of ground water is keep on increasing day by day due to anthropogenic activities includes decrease in land cover and increase in land use, but the climatic conditions are also severely affected and results in decrease in rainfall and increase in land surface temperature. Most of …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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An Assessment of CartoDEM v1 over National Capital Region of India
Abstract: The most reliable and common source of elevation information for a given region has always been topo-sheet maps. However, other sources of elevation are now freely available with the advancement in the technology. SRTM DEM and ASTER DEM are the best examples of such freely available elevation sources. Still there is constantly a demand of better elevation data among the users. Recently, National Remote Sensing Center, India released CartoDEM v1. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–37 Read article
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Applicability of SWMM Model for Urban Flood Forecasting: A Review
Abstract: Urbanization, the major goal for the emerging economies, with which come the major concerns, flood conditions being one of them. The huge losses of infrastructure and lives have alarmed us with the need to tackle this situation in an effective and sustainable manner. Flood forecasting and its management is the only sail through the narrow gap between the disasters and prosperity. Precipitation is the major component of the hydrologic cycle …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Appraisal of Household Potable Water Accessibility in Sub–Urban Areas of Oyo State: Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Approach
Abstract: This study centred on assessing potable water accessibility in sub-urban areas using Fiditi as a case study. This study adopted a service area network and overlay operation in ArcGIS to achieve the aim of this study. Locational coordinates of all the facilities were obtained through Garmin 76 handheld GPS. Also, ground truthing was adopted to distinguish residential buildings from non - residential buildings. Coordinates (X.Y, Z) of the study were …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Study of Morphometric and Topographic Parameters of Nashik District and Its Talukas Using GIS Tool
Abstract: In this article, an analysis of the morphometric and topographic characteristics of Nashik district and its talukas using GIS technology is done. The methodology discussed here involved various steps such as obtaining toposheets, georeferencing them, clipping relevant areas, mosaicking images together, allocating contours, preparing a Digital Elevation Model, delineating boundaries, deriving river networks and their properties. The results include important morphometric and topographic parameters for both Nashik district as a …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 39–49 Read article