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A New Concept to Utilize Rainwater and Secure the Future. Based on IS 1172 : 1993 and IS 3370 :2009 Parts I & II
A New Concept to Utilize Rainwater and Secure the Future. Based on IS 1172 : 1993 and IS 3370 :2009 Parts I & II
	The only book published so far in INDIA covering the following and other matters in detail :-
	
	• Treating the subject Rainwater Harvesting in comprehensive manner.
	
	• Providing underground cisterns instead of settlement tanks and avoiding provision of bore wells, for small roof catchments up to 300sqm area.
	
	• Introduction of a systems with which the U.G. Tanks can be cleaned easily.
	
	• Detailed explanation with figures on the matters of grading of RCC flat roofs, providing khurra, well built filtration chamber, and the different types of accessories for proper functioning of the water tanks.
	
	• A very economical methods for the construction of Rainwater Harvesting scheme explained in sufficient detail with figures.
	Dedication
	Message From The Publishers
	Preface to the 2nd Revised, Update and Enlarged 2014 Edition
	Preface to 1st Edition (Modified)
	About The Book
	About The Author
	
	Section – 1.0 : Compulsion for Adopting Rainwater Harvesting
	Section – 2.0 : Explanation on Different Components of Rainwater Harvesting Scheme
	Section – 3.0 : Quality of Rainwater and Method of Treatment
	Section – 4.0 : Estimating Quantity of Rainwater
	Section – 5.0 : Construction Techniques for the Items of Rainwater Harvesting Scheme
	Section – 6.0 : Appendices
	Appendix 6.1 : Nominal Annual Rainfall in Prominent Cities of India
	Appendix 6.2 : Run –off Coefficients of Various Surfaces
	Appendix 6.3 : Items As Prescribed in CPWD D.S.R. for Executing The Work of Rain Water Harvesting Scheme
	Appendix 6.4 : Which Cement should we use? 33, 43 or 53 Grade
	Appendix 6.5 : Harmful Effects on Concrete for Water Tanks Constructed in Hot Weather
	Appendix 6.6 : Explanation on Different Provisions Prescribed in IS Codes
	Appendix 6.7 : Stripping Formwork of Different Structural Members
	Appendix 6.8 : Deciding Thickness of Cover to Structural Members based on IS : 456-2000
	Appendix 6.9 : Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) Bars
	Appendix 6.10 : Role of Chemical Admixtures and Construction Chemicals in Concrete
	Appendix 6.11 : Indian Standard Codes and Provisions Prescribed for Designing Water Retaining Structures
	Appendix 6.12 : General Design Requirements of Water Retaining Structures
	Appendix 6.13 : Terminology
	Bibliography