Rock Classification On the basis of genesis or mode of origin, rocks are classified into following three major groups. Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks 1. Igneous Rocks These types of rocks are formed by the solidification of molten magma in the interior of the earth. When a rock is formed by cooling and solidification … Read more
Seasoning of Timber When a tree is newly felled, it contains about 50% or more of its own weight as water. This water is in the form of sap and moisture. The water is to be removed before the timber can be used for any engineering purpose. In other words, the timber is to be … Read more
God’s best gift to us is not things, but opportunities Alice W. Rollins It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things. Johnson He who loves not his country can love nothing. Byron Inspirational quotes by great leaders part4 Nothing can bring you peace … Read more
Ribbed Tor Steel Bars This is a type of deformed high strength steel. These bars are manufactured by controlled cold twisting of hot rolled bars. These bars have ribs or projection on their surface. The ribbed tor steel bars are available in different sizes varying 6mm to 50 mm in diameter. These bars are commonly … Read more
Contents What is Water Content of Soil? Water content of a soil mass is defined as the ratio of weight of water present in a given soil mass to the weight of dry soil. i.e. water content = (weight of water in soil mass)/(weight of dry soil) Water content is usually expressed in percentage (%). … Read more