iosr-JMCE   Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering' 2013

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Morphometric Analysis Of Bhogavati River Basin, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	P. A. Pisal, A. S. Yadav , A. B. Chavan

Abstract: Watershed development and management plans are very important for surface and ground water conservation. To prepare a watershed development plan, it becomes important to know the topography, lithology, erosional status and drainage pattern of the area. In the present investigation various morphometric parameters of the Bhogavati river basin are outlined. The Bhogavati river basin is 5th order and its different morphometrical parameters are found to be useful for the proper land use planning and water resources management studies in the basin. Dendritic drainage pattern in the area shows that the area consists of homogeneous rock material, which is structurally undisturbed. The Basin is passing through an early mature stage to old stage of the fluvial geomorphic cycle. The elongation and circulatory ratio reveals that the Bhogavati river basin is highly elongated and flood flows are easier to manage than that of circulatory basins.

Keywords - Basin, Bhogavati, Morphometric, Parameters, River.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Pavement Deterioration and its Causes
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Sharad.S.Adlinge, Prof.A.K.Gupta

Abstract: In this paper Pavement failure is defined in terms of decreasing serviceability caused by the development of cracks and ruts. Before going into the maintenance strategies, we must look into the causes of failure of bituminous pavements. Failures of bituminous pavements are caused due to many reasons or combination of reasons. Application of correction in the existing surface will enhance the life of maintenance works as well as that of strengthening layer. It has been seen that only 3 parameters i.e. unevenness index, pavement cracking and rutting are considered while other distresses have been omitted while going for maintenance operations. Along with the maintenance techniques there are various methods for pavement preservation which will help in enhancing the life of pavement and delaying of its failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible causes of pavement distresses, and to recommend remedies to minimize distress of the pavement. The paper describes lessons learnt from pavement failures and problems experienced during the last few years on a number of projects in India. Based on the past experiences various pavement preservation techniques and measures are also discussed which will be helpful in increasing the serviceable life of pavement.

Keywords: - Pavement, unevenness index, rutting, distresses

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Potential of Phytoremediation for dairy wastewater treatment
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Bhavsar Swati R.1 , Pujari Vedavati R.2 , Dr.Diwan V.V.

Abstract: Dairy industry is considered to be largest source of food processing wastewater in many countries. Huge amount of water is used during processing of milk, this result in generation of high volume of effluent containing dissolved sugars, proteins, fats etc. which are mainly organic in nature. Thus dairy effluent is characterized by high concentration of organic matter, high BOD. Effluent with such characteristics cannot be used for land irrigation purpose and cannot be discharged into public sewer /surface water. Thus proper treatment of dairy wastewater is necessary before disposal. Dairy wastewater is readily biodegradable, can be treated easily with conventional treatment techniques like ASP, trickling filter, waste stabilization pond, etc. But conventional treatment has limitations like High cost of o & m, Requirement of technically skilled labours. Disposal problem of biological sludge (i.e. hazardous waste) etc. Hence there is need for developing low cost technique for dairy wastewater treatment. Phytoremediation is one of such techniques which is defined as use of plants , micro-organisms to remove harmless pollutants from contaminated water. In this study an attempt is be made to assess efficiency, suitability of aquatic plants like water hyacinth, duckweed to treat dairy wastewater. Aquatic plants have drawn attention because of rapid growth, High biomass production and capability to remove varieties of pollutants from domestic and industrial effluents. They have the ability to remove even nutrients and other chemical elements from sewage and industrial effluents. Keywords: COD ,Phytoremediation, USAB ,water hyacinth

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Restructuring Strategy for Construction Companies through RBV Theory
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Basavaraj A. Konnur1, Aditya L Hundekar

Abstract: Recent economic recession has a huge affect on the construction industry, more than many other industries. In response to market conditions, construction companies hit by financially disastrous time and cost overruns. It is imperative for these companies to be prepared in every sense. Thus managements of these construction companies have to search for restructuring strategy for their survival. In order to cope up with prevailing crisis construction companies advocating decrease in their manpower resources. Further, they don't recognize the importance of employee's idiosyncratic capabilities, proprietary construction processes and equipment that cannot be obtained in the factor markets. Even though construction sector is in critical situation it has enormous future growth potential. Reducing employee's strength cannot be a remedy to present crisis. An attempt is made in this paper to develop the restructuring strategy based on theory of Resource Based View. The strategy proposes to exploit manpower capabilities of company to grab the future opportunities. The aim of the paper is to build capacity and a core competency based on Resource Based View that will induce competitive advantage and build market share of the construction companies. Resource Based View approach emphasizes the organizations own set of resources and capabilities' as a determinant of competitive advantage..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Sliding Isolation Systems: State-of-the-Art Review
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Malu Girish1, Murnal Pranesh

Abstract: An update state-of-the-art review of the earlier and current sliding base isolation systems is presented. The Base Isolation is one of the passive control techniques to reduce the earthquake effect on the structure up to negligible level. Base isolation system are, Elastomeric Bearing, Sliding Isolation System and Combined Systems. Elastomeric bearing has a problem of tearing of rubber under severe earthquake. Sliding isolation system consists of deflecting the earthquake energy by incorporating flexible device between foundation and super structure. In combined system elastomeric and sliding system act in parallel. Sliding isolation system found to be more effective under all types of earthquake, since it has large sliding displacement. In present paper review of earlier and current sliding isolation system such as PF, FPS, CFPI, VFPI, PFPI, VFPS, VFFPI and VFI is given.

Keywords –Base Isolation, Passive control, Sliding isolation system, Ground motion

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Structural Response of Lattice Steel Masts for Seismic Loading
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Patil Vidya M.1 ,Lande Abhijeet C

Abstract: The wind excitation induces fluctuating stresses with randomly varying amplitudes around mean deformation states leading to fatigue damage accumulation. For the design of such structures, it is important to study their dynamic behavior and fatigue damage under wind excitation. In the present work structure has been modeled with two node space truss element. Equivalent static wind loads has been calculated as per IS 875-1987 (part3). In the last years, a lot of new issues have been arisen regarding the structural behavior of steel lattice masts which are used either for telecommunication needs or as systems to transfer energy. As environmental effects are becoming more severe and the earthquake phenomenon is taken into account in a more detailed way according to the modern codes for earthquake resistance structures, the thorough investigation of the performance of these structures becomes imperative. The present paper aims at investigating the structural response of these special structures subjected to the influence of wind loading, as well as the combination of wind loading and ice. For the purpose of research activity, 6 types of steel masts have been analyzed, namely 4 masts located on the ground and 2 masts located on buildings.

Keywords - structural response, combined effects, Seismic loading, Steel lattice masts, wind loading,

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Studies on Biomass Based Power Generation System Using Prosopis julifloa and Leucaena leucocephala
Country	:	India
Authors	:	S. R. Kalbande1 C. N. Gangde2 A.K.Kamble

Abstract: Biomass based power generation having power rating of 10 kW was installed at Department of Unconventional Energy Sources and Ele. Engg. College of Agril. Engineering, Dr. PDKV, Akola. Thermo gram of Leucaena leucocephala (Subabool) and Prosopis juliflora (Vilaytee babool) are found better for getting sufficient amount of tar in case of gasification of this material. The quantum of lighter volatile for Leucaena leucocephala, and Prosopis juliflora ranges from 55 and 52 per cent, respectively. Heavier volatile for Leucaena leucocephala and Prosopis juliflora during gasification range from 15 and 17%, respectively. However, on the basis of TGA analysis biomaterial can be gasified effectively. The concept of energy from biomass through gasification is picking up commercially also and many industries are coming forward to install these system. High bulk density and volatile matter as well as low moisture and ash content in the fuel are advantageous for gasification process. While high moisture content and high ash content lower heating value of fuel and affect gasification process. For efficient gasification of woody biomass for power generation system rated rpm 2800 rpm was found suitable for gasification process. Both the woody biomass gave maximum gas flow rate, gasifier efficiency and power factor at 2800 rpm at full load condition of power generation system.Leucaena leucocephala gave maximum gas flow, maximum efficiency and maximum power factor as 49.80 m3/h, 71.7, and 0.81, respectively at 2800 rpm, at full load condition. Prosopis juliflora gave maximum gas flow as 51.80 m3/h, maximum efficiency 73.51 per cent and power factor as 0.83, respectively at 2800 rpm, at full load condition.The system performance was found better for Leucaena leucocephala and Prosopis juliflora at full load (9 kW). Further increase or decreased in std. rpm of 2800 in rpm adversely affected the performance of the system. Economic indicators in terms of net present worth benefit cost ratio and pay back period for 11 kVA power generation system was determined. Operating hour of the system was taken as 12 and 16 hour per day..
Keywords: Producer gas, woody biomass, gasification, pyrolysis, Thermo- gravimetric Analysis, net present worth, payback period, subsidy

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Behaviour of Eccentrically Loaded Model Square Footing on Reinforced Soil: An Experimental Investigation
Country	:	India
Authors	:	D.M.Dewaikar, K.G.Guptha, H.S.Chore

Abstract: The experimental investigations are reported on the study of load-deformation behavior of model square footing on reinforced soil in respect of two-layered system comprising clay as sub-grade and mine waste as backfill material. The footing was subjected to eccentric loads. Three different types of reinforcing materials such as Geotextiles, Kolon Geo-grid (KGR-40) and Rubber grids derived out of waste tyres were used in the study. The study revealed that the performance of an eccentrically loaded model square footing improves with the presence of reinforcing element in the soil system. This is reflected in terms of the values of BCR, SRF and tilt of footing. The beneficial effect of reinforcement is particularly observed at higher load eccentricities. Further, rubber grid performed better than the geo-grid and geotextiles in respect of BCR, SRF and tilt of footings. The study indicates significance of solid waste materials such as mine wastes and discarded tyres as effective civil engineering construction materials.

Keywords – Geo-grid, Geo-textile, Rubber-grid, Settlement reduction factor, Bearing Capacity ratio.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Anion Exchange Separation of some toxic metal ions like cadmium, mercury,lead, magnesium from other elements by using Dowex IR-45 ( Cl-).
Country	:	India
Authors	:	T.S.Jangam1, P.B.Patil2 ,Dr.A.A.Rathod

Abstract: The exchange behavior of of Ni, Cd, Mn,Zn,Th,Hg,Al,Cu,Mg, Pb,Ca,and Co in aqueous acetone isobutyric acid on Dowex IR-45 Cl (-) form as an ion exchanger has been studied. The values of distribution coefficient have been evaluated and the optimum conditions of metal ions separations determined. The results of few satisfactory binary and tertiary mixture separations are presented

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Saline Water Intrusion In Bhima River Basin, Pandharpur, Maharashtra
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Nishad Patki1, V.R.Ghodke2, and N. J. Sathe

Abstract: The ground water behaviour in the Indian sub-continent is highly complicated due to the occurrence of diversified geological formations with considerable litho-logical and chronological variations, complex tectonic framework, climate-logical dissimilarities and various hydro-chemical conditions. Occurrence of groundwater in hard rock terrain is mainly controlled by structures, landforms, litho-logy and recharge conditions. The Deccan Trap area in Maharashtra generally comes in this category. The study area considered is the Bhima Basin (Nira-Narsinghpur to Pandharpur) where ground water is a major source of usable water due to drought conditions. Electrical resistivity distribution at different depth horizons for Bhima River basin in Solapur District, Maharashtra has been studied and represented by contour maps at different electrode spacing. These are correlated with local Geology & Geochemistry for semi quantitative interpretation to detect potential zones of saline intrusion in the groundwater.

Keywords: Groundwater, Lithology, Geochemistry, Pandharpur, Electrical Resistivity.

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