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Engineering Mechanics
| Units of Measurement 03:50 min |  |
| Addition & Subtraction of Cartesian Vectors 07:34 min | |
| Cross Product of Vectors 04:08 min | |
| Force & Moments 02:35 min | |
| Principle of Moments 04:46 min | |
| Moment of Force on a Rigid Body 08:07 min | |
| Moment of a Force about a Point 10:40 min | |
| Resultants of a Force & Couple System 09:36 min | |
| How to Draw a Free Body Diagram? 02:59 min | |
| Free Body Diagrams 04:18 min | |
| Principle of Work & Energy 15:08 min | |
| Principle of Virtual Work 02:33 min | |
| Short Tricks for Revision: Moment of Inertia 10:35 min | |
| Kinematic Equations: Uniformly Accelerated Motion 22:04 min | |
| Acceleration-Time Graphs 05:25 min | |
| Linear Momentum 09:18 min | |
| Work-Energy Theorem 04:33 min | |
| Potential Energy 12:37 min | |
| The Law of Conservation of Energy 10:10 min | |
| First and Second Moment of Inertia 11:22 min | |
| What is Second Moment of Inertia 09:06 min | |
| Static and Kinetic Friction 24:49 min | |
| Static Friction 04:14 min | |
| Kinematics in One Dimension 31:47 min | |
| Cartesian Co-ordinate System 03:42 min | |
| Kinetics of Particle Example in Cartesian Coordinate System 17:12 min | |
| Non Uniform Circular Motion 13:54 min | |
| Motion Under Gravity: Free Fall 14:22 min | |
| Free Fall Physics Problems 23:43 min | |
| Free Fall Physics Problems 23:43 min | |
| Kinetics of Particle 15:23 min | |
| Introduction to Rotational Motion 11:28 min | |
Strength of Materials
| Principal Stress & Strain 26:28 min | |
| Stress - Strain Diagram 05:06 min | |
| Bending Stress Distribution Diagram & Section Modulus 18:48 min | |
| Bending Stresses in Beams 10:32 min | |
| Deflection of Beams 22:15 min | |
| Introduction: Torsion 10:15 min | |
| Torsional Formula 14:26 min | |
| Torsion in Circular Shafts 05:27 min | |
| Euler's Formula 08:42 min | |
| Beam of Strength 14:48 min | |
| Understanding Beam of Uniform Strength 06:51 min | |
| Rankine's Formula 08:34 min | |
| Secant Formula Derivation 15:48 min | |
| Problem Based on Secant Formula 09:49 min | |
Structural Analysis
| Castigliano’s Theorem 30:19 min | |
| Castigliano's Theorem 08:28 min | |
| Influence Line & Moving Load Series in Trusses 11:17 min | |
| Slope Deflection Method 08:32 min | |
| Matrix Method of Analysis: Frame 33:46 min | |
| Matrix Method of Analysis: Beams 26:11 min | |
| Matrix Method: Analysis of Trusses 35:02 min | |
| Influence Lines with Muller Breslau Principle 08:48 min | |
| Influence Lines 10:38 min | |
| Plastic Analysis & Shape Factor 18:16 min | |
| Virtual Load: Example 29:17 min | |
Structural Steel Design
| Riveted Joint Lap (Single Riveted) 11:23 min | |
| Derivation of Bolted Joints when Load is Parallel to the Axis of Bolt 26:39 min | |
| Splice & Lug Angles: Tension members 13:41 min | |
| Tension members 13:41 min | |
| Tension Members Design 26:47 min | |
| Design Strength of Compression Members 27:38 min | |
| Compressive Strength 29:08 min | |
| Design of Built Up Beam 37:51 min | |
| Welded Plate Girder 34:48 min | |
| Design of Plate Girder 60:52 min | |
| What is Lacing and Batten? 05:03 min | |
Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
| Limit State & Working Stress Methods 07:17 min | |
| Working Stress Method and Limit State Method, Basic Concepts 29:01 min | |
| Design of One Way Slab 13:08 min | |
| Design of Two Way Slab 20:36 min | |
| Design of Continuous Beams - 1 24:27 min | |
| Design of Continuous Beams - 2 28:41 min | |
| Bond & Anchorage 54:53 min | |
| Prestressed Concrete 07:15 min | |
| Introduction to Concrete Mix Design 18:23 min | |
| Design of Cantilever Retaining Wall 57:25 min | |
| Design of Counterfort Retaining wall – Part I 10:55 min | |
| Design of Counterfort Retaining wall – Part II 11:58 min | |
| Design of Water Tank 11:35 min | |
| Prestressing System 10:11 min | |
| Losses in Prestress 59:30 min | |
| Design of Members for Flexure 59:36 min | |
Fluid Mechanics
| Introduction: Fluid Mechanics 05:08 min | |
| Fluid Properties 12:39 min | |
| Pressure Measurement 11:11 min | |
| Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rest 59:23 min | |
| Pressure & Pascal's Principle - 2 10:13 min | |
| Types of Pressure 05:49 min | |
| Measurement of Pressure 03:53 min | |
| Pressure Measurement by U-Tube Manometer 04:51 min | |
| Differential Manometer 05:45 min | |
| Inverter Differential Manometer 04:02 min | |
| Flow Rate & Continuity Equation 03:49 min | |
| One, Two & Three Dimensional Fluid Flow 01:39 min | |
| Systems & Control Volumes 03:52 min | |
| Conservation of Energy: Control Volume Approach 22:26 min | |
| Stream Function 18:50 min | |
| Moment of Momentum Theorem 09:45 min | |
| Basics of Linear Momentum - 1 11:33 min | |
| Basics of Linear Momentum - 2 11:58 min | |
| Hydrostatic Pressure 08:34 min | |
| Flow through Pipes- 1 55:48 min | |
| Flow through Pipes- 2 67:47 min | |
| Darcy Weisbach Equation 17:39 min | |
| Description & Derivation of Navier Stokes Equation 11:18 min | |
| Euler's Equation of Motion 04:11 min | |
| Application of Fluid Mechanics 13:16 min | |
Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
| Dimensional Analysis: Buckingham's Pie Theorem 10:30 min | |
| Understanding Dimensionless Parameters 15:48 min | |
Laminar Flow
| Numerical on Total Energy & HGL 47:04 min | |
| Numerical on Head Losses 27:36 min | |
| Reynold’s Number 06:57 min | |
| Numerical On Turbulent Flow 27:57 min | |
| Hardy Cross Method 26:50 min | |
| Problems on Hardy Cross Method 39:04 min | |
| Problems on Vertical Venturimeter 29:33 min | |
| Problems on Inclined Venturimeter 24:50 min | |
| Sluice Gate Mechanism: Solidworks 00:34 min | |
| Numerical on Sluice Gate 26:08 min | |
| What is a Weir? 08:23 min | |
| Numerical Based on Flow Through Notches and Weirs 15:35 min | |
Boundary layer
| Introduction to Viscosity 15:53 min | |
| Von Karman Boundary Layer Thickness 06:40 min | |
| Laminar Boundary Layer Thickness on a Flat Plate 10:06 min | |
| Laminar Boundary Layer Derivation 04:21 min | |
| Introduction to Turbulence & Turbulence Modeling 08:14 min | |
| Laminar Sub Layer: Boundary Layer Flow 02:36 min | |
| Laminar Sub Layer 05:40 min | |
| Hydrodynamically Smooth and Rough Boundaries 10:10 min | |
| Introduction to Lift and Drag Force 30:07 min | |
| Velocity Profile in Fluid Flow 09:43 min | |
| Internal Flow and Pipe Friction 56:17 min | |
Open channel flow
| Efficient Uniform-Flow Channels 06:42 min | |
| Chezy's Formula 05:40 min | |
| Flow Measurement and Control by Weirs 08:23 min | |
| Uniform and Non Uniform Flow 08:46 min | |
| Momentum Correction Factors 19:21 min | |
| Energy Correction Factors 18:00 min | |
| Specific Energy and Specific Energy Curve 07:27 min | |
| Specific Energy Discharge Curve 05:24 min | |
| Gradually Varied Flow 44:58 min | |
| Introduction to Rapidly Varied Flow 12:18 min | |
| Critical Flow Condition in Open Channel Hydraulics 14:04 min | |
| Study of Water Surface Profiles 11:11 min | |
| Computing G.V.F Profile by Using Step Method 11:30 min | |
| Control Sections in G.V.F 17:50 min | |
Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower
| What is Turbine? Basic Principles and Types of Turbine 01:16 min | |
| Introduction to Hydraulic Turbines 05:43 min | |
| Efficiencies of Turbine 04:33 min | |
| Classification of Turbine 12:47 min | |
| Comparison of Pelton, Francis and Kaplan Turbine 02:31 min | |
| Characteristic Curves of Turbine 08:39 min | |
| Characteristics of Turbine 09:38 min | |
| Specific Speed of Turbine 16:09 min | |
| Principles of Hydropower 03:00 min | |
Geotechnical Engineering (Paper- I)
| Important Relations Between Properties of Soils 05:11 min | |
| Introduction: Soil Formation & Types of Soil 02:34 min | |
| Permeability Pumping Tests 14:37 min | |
| Permeability & Darcy's Law 13:02 min | |
| Coefficient of Permeability Lab Tests 11:19 min | |
| Effective Stress in Soil 09:57 min | |
| Shear Strength of Soils 15:07 min | |
| Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion for Shear Strength 19:54 min | |
| Effects of Compaction & Compaction Methods 10:02 min | |
| Compressibility of Soils 19:39 min | |
| Estimation of Preconsolidation Stress (Casagrande Method) 05:52 min | |
| Rankine's Theory: Earth Pressure 20:29 min | |
| Earth Pressure at Rest 04:39 min | |
| Effect of Wall Movement on Earth Pressure 11:17 min | |
| Coulomb's Theory: Earth Pressure 07:26 min | |
| Sheet Piles and Braced Excavation 32:29 min | |
| Braced Excavation and Underground Conduits 34:53 min | |
| Boring: Soil Exploration 28:04 min | |
| Penetrometer Tests 16:57 min | |
| Pressuremeter Test 15:49 min | |
| Concept of Pore Water Pressure 09:40 min | |
| Water Seepage through Soil and Pore Water Pressure Calculations 08:22 min | |
| Seepage Pressure and Quicksand 19:55 min | |
| Consolidation Settlement Calculation 30:06 min | |
Construction Technology
| Introduction to Building Materials 10:35 min | |
| Basic Construction Materials 05:10 min | |
| What is Ferrocement? 08:52 min | |
| What is Fiber Reinforced Concrete? 07:38 min | |
| High Strength Concrete 12:36 min | |
| Defects in Timber 12:22 min | |
| Timbers: Properties, Classification & Uses 14:17 min | |
| Preservation of Timber 10:11 min | |
| Preservation of Timber 10:11 min | |
| Low Cost Housing 19:15 min | |
Construction
| Characteristics Strength of Concrete 07:46 min | |
| Methods of Plastering 21:42 min | |
| Planning and Functional Design of Buildings 34:34 min | |
| Introduction to Approximate Estimate 12:00 min | |
| Methods of Approximate Estimate 14:31 min | |
| Detailed Estimation 07:16 min | |
| Specification Writing and Rate Analysis 13:08 min | |
| Methods of Valuation of Buildings 12:14 min | |
| Construction Machines 17:21 min | |
| Construction Tools and Equipment 06:40 min | |
Construction Planning and Management
| What is Construction Management? 03:38 min | |
| Planning & Scheduling 30:14 min | |
| Resource Management 25:41 min | |
| Main Contract Models Used up Today 14:02 min | |
Surveying
| Surveying & Types of Surveying 14:01 min | |
| Principles of Surveying 12:33 min | |
| Precision & Accuracy 02:17 min | |
| Electronic Theodolite 07:17 min | |
| Traverse Surveying Calculations 16:15 min | |
| Balancing Angles 04:39 min | |
| Compass Rule of Traverse Adjustments 54:50 min | |
| Benchmark Levelling 03:14 min | |
| Reciprocal Levelling 09:12 min | |
| Differential Levelling: Types of Levelling 10:23 min | |
| Photogrammetric Stereoscopic Plotting Techniques 15:46 min | |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum, Solar Reflection & Thermal Emission 18:10 min | |
| GIS, GPS & Remote Sensing 15:02 min | |
| Tacheometric Surveying 16:05 min | |
| Introduction to Topographic Maps 15:01 min | |
| Topographic Maps, Contour Lines, and Contour Intervals 10:58 min | |
Railway Engineering
| Introduction to Switches & Crossings 07:05 min | |
| Railway Switch & Crossings 03:34 min | |
| Types & Functions of Rails 08:28 min | |
| Components of Permanent Way & Their Functions 14:17 min | |
| Turnouts and Its Components 08:03 min | |
| Points and Crossings 18:18 min | |
| Introduction of Track Geometries 14:02 min | |
Highway Engineering
| Geometric Design of Highways 28:13 min | |
| Sedimentation & Erosion Control 15:21 min | |
| Highway Material Testing 24:29 min | |
| Marshall Mix Design 06:31 min | |
| Soil in Highway Engineering 04:21 min | |
| Design of Flexible Pavement 04:20 min | |
| Joints in Concrete Pavements 05:41 min | |
| Types of Intersection 29:51 min | |
| Design of Traffic Singals 21:45 min | |
| Different Methods of Soil Stabilization 15:09 min | |
| Procedure of WBM Road 07:51 min | |
| Surface and Subsurface Drainage System 41:28 min | |
| Design of Overlay Thickness 47:30 min | |
| Difference Between Rotary and Roundabout 05:43 min | |
Hydrology
| Types of Precipitation 10:42 min | |
| Mean Precipitation Over an Area 14:23 min | |
| Rain Gauge Network 10:27 min | |
| Depth-Area-Duration Relationship 25:36 min | |
| DAD & IDF Curves 15:34 min | |
| Infiltration Capacity 23:44 min | |
| Abstractions from Precipitation 16:27 min | |
| Streamflow Hydrograph 11:14 min | |
| Unit Hydrograph 19:51 min | |
| Sequent Peak Algorithm 09:35 min | |
| Rational Method 17:49 min | |
| Log Pearson Type III Method 08:18 min | |
| Flood Frequency Studies 18:12 min | |
| Flood Frequency Analysis 20:18 min | |
| Muskingum Method of Channel Routing 07:47 min | |
Groundwater flow
| Coefficient of Permeability Lab Tests 11:19 min | |
| What is an Aquifer? 01:13 min | |
| Storativity and Specific Storage (Confined Aquifers) 11:20 min | |
| Storativity in an unconfined aquifer 06:30 min | |
| Unconfined vs Confined Aquifers 06:06 min | |
| Different Types of Geological Formations of Groundwater 04:00 min | |
| Radial Flow in Confined Aquifer 10:04 min | |
| Radial Flow in Unconfined Aquifer 02:35 min | |
| Specific Yield and Retention 32:27 min | |
Water Resources Engineering
| Groundwater & Surface Water 08:05 min | |
| Multipurpose Projects 03:02 min | |
| Rivers and Multipurpose Projects Updated 51:03 min | |
| Reservoir Sedimentation and It's Control Measures 24:44 min | |
Irrigation Engineering
| Water Requirements of Crops 32:11 min | |
| Kennedy's Theory: Canal Design 17:06 min | |
| Lacey's Theory: Canal Design 08:11 min | |
| Consumptive Use of Water - Water Requirement of Crops 18:36 min | |
| Types of Irrigation System 07:45 min | |
| Water Logging: Effects, Causes and Measures 11:21 min | |
| Diversion Networks 19:52 min | |
| Stability Analysis of Gravity Dam 20:10 min | |
| River Training Works 10:01 min | |
Water Supply
| Water Treatment and Analysis 05:38 min | |
| Physical, Chemical and Biological Characteristics of Water 28:34 min | |
| Waterborne Illnesses 09:26 min | |
| Potable Standards as per BIS 15:18 min | |
Intake of water
| Plain Sedimentation 22:50 min | |
| Sedimentation & Erosion Control 15:21 min | |
| Types of Chlorination; Chick's Law; Watson's Law | Water Treatment or Water Purification | GATE CE 13:31 min | |
| Water Softening | Water Treatment or Water Purification | GATE Environmental Engineering | CE 06:03 min | |
| Types of Coagulants- Coagulation and Flocculation 24:43 min | |
| Importance of Coagulation and Flocculation 06:04 min | |
| Slow Sand Filter 32:55 min | |
| Rapid Sand Filters 05:00 min | |
| Pressure Filter and Dual Media Filter 06:27 min | |
| Removal of colour, taste and odour in water 20:21 min | |
Sewerage systems
| Waste: Types and Classification 10:52 min | |
| How do Sewer Systems Work 09:45 min | |
| Storm Sewer Drain 03:15 min | |
| Design of Sewer and Sewerage Systems 19:42 min | |
Sewage characterization
| Characteristics of Waste Water 15:28 min | |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant 03:31 min | |
| Design of Sewer 15:45 min | |
| Sewer Appurtenances 13:58 min | |
| BOD and COD of Sewage Water 03:56 min | |
Sewage treatment
| Introduction: Sewage Treatment 15:31 min | |
| Sewage Treatment 10:03 min | |
| Sludge Digestion; Septic Tank; Imhoff Tank; Manhole - Sewage Treatment - Environmental Engineering 12:34 min | |
| Understanding Septic Systems 06:12 min | |
| Sludge Disposal Methods 07:38 min | |
| Recycling and Reuse of Waste Water 27:51 min | |
Solid waste
| Solid Waste Disposal 12:02 min | |
| Generation and Collection of Solid Waste 15:55 min | |
| Public Health Effect due to Solid Waste 04:56 min | |
| Environmental Effects of Solid Waste 03:44 min | |
| Waste Generation and Management 04:23 min | |
Environmental pollution
| Air Pollution & Control 10:00 min | |
| Understanding Sustainable Development Goals 09:08 min | |
| Nuclear Waste and its Disposal 11:24 min | |
| Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981 47:38 min | |
