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19 articles for “wet soil”
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NaI (TI) Assembly System for Identifying TNT Samples Using Backscattering System in a Moisture Soil
Abstract: In this work a setup was designed to perform gamma backscattering detection of the landmine that buried in a wet soil. Experiment was carried out by using NaI (TI) detection system assembly consisting of three different radioactive sources mainly (60Co, 241Am and 137Cs). The optimal configuration was selected to the capability of the proposed device to show where the target sample was identified while moving the detection along the box …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Settlement of Soil while Digging
Abstract: While digging of soft soil, collapse of soil takes place. When load of man is more than bearing strengthof soft soil, the soil will settle down. Hence bearing strength of mud soil is found at a particular depthand this is compared with load coming due to man. If weight of man is more as compared to bearingstrength of wet soil, the settlement will occur. The process of excavation in soft …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 40–36 Read article
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Fungus Detection System
Abstract: This project identifies fungal pathogens in wet soil with sensors and gives an instant result through an Android app. It helps farmers avoid crop loss, increase yield, and encourage eco-friendly farming practices by enabling early detection and evidence-based decision-making for soil health management. Soil condition is most important to agriculture and environmental health. Having fungus in pre-maturity soil analysis can prevent crop damage and increase the yield. This project seeks …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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An Overview of Microbial Diversity in the Functions of Wetland Ecosystems
Abstract: Wetlands serve as abundant reservoirs of biodiversity, crucial for the well-being of both humanity and the natural world. They represent the most critical and fertile ecosystem, where water predominantly dictates the environment and the plant and animal species that inhabit it. Wetlands have diverse microbial flora and fauna, which play essential roles in ecosystems. Soil and aquatic microorganisms mediate many processes, such as biogeochemical cycles, waste decomposition, symbiotic relationships, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Improvement of Properties of Expansive Soil using Terrazyme
Abstract: Enzymatic emulsions contain enzymes that react with soil molecules to form a cementing bond that stabilizes the soil structure and reduces the soil’s affinity for water. When the bio-enzymes like Terrazyme, are mixed with soil they alter its engineering properties. When added to a soil, the enzymes increases the wetting and bonding capacity of the soil particles and improves the chemical bonding between soil particles and creating a more permanent …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Rigid pavement design in black cotton soil areas in Chhattisgarh: A Study
Abstract: Land in cotton soil is very fertile and is very good for agriculture purpose. But rigid pavement design in such type is soil is very challenging due to its quick changing properties due to climatic conditions. For Rigid Pavement various procedures must be followed to avoid damage. Black Cotton soil has high swelling and shrinkage properties; it is hard as long as it remains dry, but it loses its stability …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Stabilization of Alluvial Soil by using Boiler Feed Ash
Abstract: The feasibility of using industrial wastes, boiler feed ash (BFA) (rice husk-based) from an oil mill for soil stabilization was studied. The waste material is produced as an industrial by-product in the boiler of the oil mill; the waste contains silica compound up to 85%, hence it can be used as a stabilizing agent. The effects of adding BFA on Proctor's density, Atterberg’s limits, soil plasticity and the CBR value …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Smart Waste Segregation Using IOT
Abstract: In India, the production of waste is increasing due to population growth and urbanization, leading to pollution. Therefore, it is crucial to discover effective ways of managing waste. A proposed strategy involves the segregation of different types of waste. To implement this, sensors are utilized to identify organic waste, dry waste, and wet waste in the garbage bin. The waste is then sorted on a conveyor belt, with organic waste …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Mitigation of Soil Swelling Problem under Communication Tower Using Helical Piles
Abstract: AbstractExpansive soils exhibit significant volume changes with variations in soil moisture content. Expansive soils are often considered as problematic soils. It undergoes large volume changes upon wetting and drying and causes huge damages to the structures resting on it. Numerical modeling was carried out by using PLAXIS 3D-2013 software, in which modeling the soil by using hardening soil model was done. Tower rested on expansive soils are subjected to uplift …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Comparing Consistency Limits of Black Cotton Soil with Cement Waste Dust and Wood Shaving Ash
Abstract: In the field of civil engineering, soil has to play a prime role right from planning a structure to the end of life of that structure. But some of the soils do not offer that service which a civil engineer wants to get. Shrinking in dry state and swelling in wet state, is the well-known proved proverb for black cotton soil. In Saurashtra, southern part of the zone has such …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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REVIEW OF NANO MATERIALS FOR PREDICTING STRENGTH AND VOLUME CHANGE BEHAVIOUR OF EXPANSIVE SOILS
Abstract: Expansive soils are problematic to Civil Engineering by increase and decrease its volume due to movement of water in and out. This kind of soils is portrayed by its outrageous hardness while drying and with high swelling process on the wetting. Several researches during the past 20 years have proposed different nano materials for the soil stabilization approaches to counter the hazards present in the soils. This paper elaborates various …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Microbial Population Dynamics during Phytobioremediation of Hydrocarbon- Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: Soil contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons remains a critical environmental challenge, particularly in wetland and clay-rich ecosystems where natural attenuation processes are often limited. This study investigates the response of total heterotrophic bacteria (THB) during the bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated swampy and clay soils amended with Moringa oleifera biomass and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum). The objective was to evaluate microbial population dynamics under varying amendment dosages and to identify treatment conditions favorable …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency
Abstract: Environmental factors such as dust deposition, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and surface reflection significantly reduce the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This study investigates the development and performance evaluation of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings designed to improve the optical and surface properties of PV panel glass. A hybrid nanocomposite coating containing TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanoparticles dispersed in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was synthesized using the sol–gel technique and deposited through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 490–497 Read article
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Envirotech: A Leading Innovation For Future Generation
Abstract: Envirotech or Environmental technology is the usage of environmental science and technology to monitor and conserve the natural environment and resources, and to reduce the negative impacts of human involvement. It involves the purification of the contaminated environment, waste management and production of sustainable energy without harming the nature. It aims to facilitate the human needs without harming the nature. Many technologies are developed to conserve water, reduce waste, produce …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Land Degradation Mapping Using Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to study the growing problem of soil erosion in the municipality of Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study area has an excellent agricultural condition. However, due to human and natural factors, water erosion is becoming a major problem. Therefore, new approaches are needed to determine soil degradation not only for the identification of hotspots, but also to identify areas prone to degradation to …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Waste Water Farming of Bottle Gourd and Lady’s Finger Induces Dietary Toxicity
Abstract: Objective: A large number of farmers are growing different vegetables and supplying them to the Solapur market. The majority of these farms are located on the banks of “nullah”, whose water is used for irrigation. From, a farm field in Degaon, a village on the Solapur-Mangalvedha road and on the bank of “nullah”, two fruit vegetables viz. bottle gourd (Dhoodhi bhopala) and lady’s finger (Bhendi) are evaluated in this study. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) Technology for Tire Pyrolysis: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) is an innovative technology that is mimics of natural coal formation processes to convert wet biomass into valuable carbon-rich materials known as "biochar." This process involves subjecting organic matter, like agricultural waste, food residues, or sewage sludge, under high-pressure & moderate-temperature conditions (around 180-250°C & 2-4 MPa) in presence of water. HTC technology accelerates process of the dehydration & carbonization of biomass, thus producing a solid product …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Development and Thermal-Soiling Performance Evaluation of Boron-Nitride Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings for Solar Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Surface heating, dust buildup, and weakening triggered by ultraviolet (UV) light all have a vast effect on the long-term performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. These issues all lower power conversion efficiency in real-world open-air circumstances. A nanocomposite coating built on fluoropolymer (FEP) that is reinforced with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoparticles is invented by this study to enhance thermal dissipation, optical transmission, and resistance to dirt at the same …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 218–223 Read article
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Quantification of Snow/Glacier Melt Impacts of Historical and Future Climate Change on Eastern Himalayan River
Abstract: Millions of the population on Eastern Himalayan Rivers (EHR) totally depend on, domestic use, agriculture, and hydropower. Several studies found that climate warming threatens this EHR's hydrological regime. In order to understand the hydrologic response of their headwaters and how climate change affects streamflow, a hydrological modeling study is conducted in the Teesta River Basin (TRB) in EHR using an open-source Quantum Geographical Information System (QGIS) with semi-distributed QSWAT1.5 (Soil …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 508–524 Read article