Conflict and Dispute Management in Engineering

1.1 Level and sources of conflict Level of conflict: Sources of conflict: 1.2 Conflict resolution method 1.3 Dispute resolution method 1.4 Difference between conflict and dispute Conflict Dispute Disagreement or clash of interest. Formal disagreement of ten legal in nature. Can be small, personal or organizational. Usually involves legal right or obligations. Can be resolved … Read more

Legal Aspects of Professional Engineering in Nepal

1.1 Introduction to Nepalese Legal System 1.2 Essentials of a valid contract Valid contract is a legally accepted agreement between parties that follows all the necessary rules, regulation and requirements. 1.3 Difference between Void and Voidable contracts Void Contract Voidable Contract A contract that’s not legal from the start because it breaks the law or … Read more

Roles of Professional Organizations in Regulation and Professional Development

1.1 Regulation of the practice of engineering profession 1.2 Objective of NEC and its License Provision Objective: License Provision: Enhances trust in engineering service among public. 1.3 Different between NEC and NEA Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Nepal Engineering Association (NEA) Regulates engineering practice and standard. Represent and support engineers. Grants license to qualified engineers. Does … Read more

Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering

1.1 Moral, ethics and professionalism Moral: Ethics: Professionalism: 1.2 Characteristics of ethical decision making 1.3 Liability of engineers in design, construction and implementation of projects  Liability is a legal responsibility for actions or outcomes. Sources of liability: 1. Liabilities due to contract: 2. Liabilities due to criminal law: 3. Liabilities due to tort: Types of … Read more

Society and Technology in Engineering

1.1 Definition, types and essential elements of a society A society refers to a group of individual who share common values, norms and interactions within a specific geographical or social boundary. Types of Society: 1. Tribal Society: 2. Agrarian Society: 3. Industrial Society: Essential elements of society: 1.2 Factors and classical theories of social change … Read more

Foundation Soil Improvement Methods

1.1 Introduction Foundation soil improvement: Method of soil improvement: 1.2 Mechanical compaction Purpose: Equipment: 1. Smooth wheeled roller 2. Vibratory roller 3. Impact rammer 1.3 Preloading 1.4 Sand compaction pile and stone column Sand compaction pile: Stone column: 1.5 Soil stabilization by the use of admixture Types of admixture: 1. Soil cement admixture 2. Soil … Read more

Well Foundation Types and Construction

1.1 Introduction, type and shape of well foundation Types of well foundation 1. Open well 2. Pneumatic caissons 3. Box caissons Shape of well foundation 1. Circular well 2. Doub D-well 3. Double octagonal well 4. Twin circular well 5. Rectangular wall 1.2 Component of well foundation 1.3 Depth of well foundation 1. Minimum grip … Read more

Mat foundation

Mat foundation

1.1 Introduction and types of mat foundation Mat foundation: Types of mat foundation: 1. Flat slab mat 2. Flat slab thickedd under column 3. Rigid frame 4. Piled raft mat 5. Flat slab with pedestals 1.2 Bearing capacity and settlements 1. For cohesive soil qnu = CNc[1+0.2(Df/B)]*[1+0.2(B/L)] ∴  qnu = 5C[1+0.2(Df/B)]*[1+0.2(B/L)] Let, Q = Total … Read more

Hydropower Project Planning: Capsule Summary

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Key Points:- Gross Potential: 83 GW Technical Potential: 44 GW Economical Potential: 42 GW Gross Potential: 38,607 TWhr/yr Technical Potential: 14,605 TWhr/yr Economical Potential: 8,772 TWhr/yr World: 1416 GW China: 421 GW Brazil: 110 GW USA: 102 GW Canada: 83 GW Nepal: 3 GW Survey: 5 yrs (Period) Generation: 30 yrs (Export)                        35 yrs … Read more

Micro Hydropower Plant

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1.1 Introduction, scope and application Micro hydropower plant: Scope: Application: 1.2 Introduction to policy of Micro Hydropower Plant development in Nepal Various policies of government regarding Micro Hydro Development in Nepal: Highlights of different hydropower development policies: 1.3 Advantage and relevance of Micro Hydropower in Nepal References: