Transportation Engineering

Bitumen Sources and Manufacturing: The Backbone of Modern Infrastructure

B itumen, also known as asphalt, is a vital component in road construction and roofing, renowned for its waterproofing and adhesive properti...

​Coning of Wheels Concept in Railway Engineering

​ Coning of wheels is a concept in railway engineering that refers to the inclination of the wheelsets of a railway vehicle. The wheels of a...

Los Angeles Abrasion Test for Coarse Aggregates as per IS 2386: Part IV (1963)

Introduction: The Los Angeles Abrasion Test is a widely used test method to determine the hardness of aggregates. The test is conducted on ...

Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)- an essential tool for Pavement Engineers

The falling weight deflectometer (FWD) is a device used to measure the structural capacity of flexible pavements. It is a non-destructive te...

Aggregate Impact Value Test as per IS: 2386 (Part IV)- 1963

Introduction: The impact test is conducted to determine the aggregate impact value (AIV) of the given sample of coarse aggregate. The aggre...

Coarse aggregate specifications & gradation for PQC mix with example as per IRC44 2017

Review of studies on pavement shoulders

This I have taken from my seminar topic during my B.E. final year. Introduction 1. Shoulders are essential for safety as well as ...