This thesis presents alternate policy decisions based on technical strategies to operate minor and medium irrigation schemes with integrated conjunctive use of surface and groundwater to improve groundwater systems in a ...

Concrete slabs exposed to direct sunlight experience temperature related horizontal movements. In addition, temperatures on the top surface will be higher than those on the underside of the slab, causing an upward deflection ...

Effective design of transit routes and service frequencies can decrease the overall cost of providing transit services, which generally comprises passenger costs and operator costs. Usually route design is done with route ...

Employee satisfaction is paramount as it directly impacts their productivity and health, particularly in the office environment, where thermal comfort plays a crucial role. Existing quantitative methods for evaluating ...

Application of curved steel members in constructions have shown an increasing demand during last few decades not only due to the aesthetic appearance, but also some structural advances. The curved steel beams used in ...