Water Resources – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:21:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Water Resources – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 What are Floodwalls? https://theconstructor.org/building/what-floodwalls/568237/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:16:41 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=568237 Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually constructed as cantilever walls, basic I-walls, buttress walls, gravity walls, and sheet pile cells. This […]

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]]> 568237 What are Perforated Pipes? https://theconstructor.org/building/perforated-pipes/567818/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:38:56 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=567818 Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy drainage and thereby prevent flooding on site. This article discusses the basic features and applications […]

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]]> 567818 7 Types of Flanges Used in Piping Systems https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/types-flanges-plumbing-piping/567386/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:16:48 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=567386 A flange is a type of mechanical joint system that provides a reliable means to connect pipes, valves, pumps, and other components to form a seal-proof piping system.  Flanges are typically threaded or welded, and two flanges are connected by bolting them with gaskets to form a seal that allows easy access to the pipe […]

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]]> 567386 Mound Breakwater: Types, Construction and Protection https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/mound-breakwater-types-construction-and-protection/559854/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:31:26 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=559854 Breakwater is the artificial protective barrier constructed to enclose harbors and to keep the harbor waters undisturbed by the effect of heavy and strong sea waves. Breakwater enables the use of the enclosed area as a safe anchorage for ships and facilitates cargo loading in comparatively calm waters. Heap or Mound Breakwater It is a […]

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]]> 559854 Trash Racks: Types, Installation, and Maintenance  https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/trash-racks/559412/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:55:47 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=559412 Trash racks are metal structures installed in the intake system of hydroelectric power plants to prevent the entrance of large debris, which can damage turbine parts and hinder the power plant operations. In this article, we discuss the types, selection, inclination, construction and maintenance of trash racks. Types of Trash Racks Trash racks are classified […]

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]]> 559412 Suez Canal: Construction Features of the World’s Biggest Economic Route https://theconstructor.org/case-study/suez-canal-construction-features/554135/ Mon, 17 May 2021 16:38:56 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=554135 The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that provides the shortest route between the east and the west of the globe for cargo transportation. The canal divides Asia and Africa by connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The length of the Suez Canal is 160.3 km, estimated between the beacon in […]

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]]> 554135 5 Major Types of Valves in Plumbing System https://theconstructor.org/environmental-engg/water-supply/major-types-valves-plumbing-system/552487/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:57:51 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=552487 Valves are mechanical devices used to control, direct, and regulate the flow of water by opening, closing, or partially obstructing the flow. They can be made up of different materials like bronze, PVC, brass, etc. Valves are employed in residential and commercial buildings, water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, and chemical plants to direct the […]

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]]> 552487 7 Major Stages in Water Treatment Plant https://theconstructor.org/environmental-engg/water-supply/stages-water-treatment-plant/498706/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:53:00 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=498706 Water treatment is the process of removing all those substances, whether biological, chemical, or physical, that are potentially harmful to the water supply for human and domestic use. This treatment helps to produce water that is safe, palatable, clear, colorless, and odorless. Water also needs to be non-corrosive, meaning it will not cause damage to pipework. […]

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