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What is decibel (dB)?

What is a decibel?

To understand the dB, we need to learn Exponents and Logarithm first,

What is Logarithm and how it is related to the exponents?

Here's a simple example:

100=102=10×10$$$$

Here, the little 2 is called the exponent. It means multiply 10 by itself twice. Similarly, for:

1000=
103=10×10×10$$$$

3 is the exponent, and means multiply 10 by itself 3 times.

A logarithm is the exact opposite of an exponent. Take another simple example. This is pronounced "the logarithm to base ten of one thousand equals three":

log101000=3$$$$

10 is called the base. The logarithm of 1000 is simply the number of times the base (in this case 10) must be multiplied by itself to get to 1000, i.e. 3 times. And you should notice that this is just the same as the exponent from the equation above. Each equation uses the same three numbers, just arranged in a slightly different way.
Now, the strange thing is that exponents and bases don't have to be whole numbers. In fact, they can be any numbers at all. Here is a completely random example:

64.7=4542.6674

log64542.6674=4.7$$$$

One important rule to learn is that the logarithm of 1 is always zero, regardless of its base.

The decibel

The decibel (dB) is one tenth of a bel and is named in honour of Alexander Graham Bell. The intensity in dB of a sound of intensity I is given by

I(dB)=10log10[II0]

It is a relative unit which means it only makes sense when you have a reference level to compare to. For our reference we use the threshold of human hearing. The quietest thing any human can hear, I0, is one trillionth of a watt per square meter. So, if a sound is twice as intense as I0, its intensity will be

10log10[2I0I0]=10log102=3dB

Scenario	Number of times more intense than I0	Intensity in dB
Limit of human hearing	1	0
Sound of Breathing	10	10
Whispering	100	20
Loud Conversation	100,000	50
Busy Street	10,000,000	70
Thunder	10,000,000,000	100
Jet Plane on Take-off	100,000,000,000,000	140
Space Rocket Launch	10,000,000,000,000,000,000	190

Free Seminar on Job oriented specializations in Civil Engineering

Free Seminar on Job oriented specializations in Civil Engineering by CivilTalents & Jain University

We are conducting free Seminars for fresh Civil Engineers on 20th June,  29th June, 6th July and 13th July. We are providing counseling to choose the right path for freshers. Experts give their opinion and free counseling for the freshers to decide how their future career shall be formulated.

Interested students can call our number and register their names s & ince the maximum seats are limited to 25 only.

The students can bring their parents also. Our expert Counselors will answer your queries. All Civil Engineering aspirants please utilize this opportunity.

Program:

• 10. 00 am - 10.30 am -  Registration
• 10 .30 am - 11.30 am -  Job oriented specializations in Civil Engineering by Er. Suresh Lal SD, CEO - CivilTalents
• 11 .30 am - 12.30 pm -  Jain University Skill Development Diploma Courses for Engineers by Mr. Baiju B, Zonal Academic Co-ordinator, Jain University
• 12. 30 pm to 1.30 pm -  individual Counseling with the experts

Significant courses you need to learn after B.Tech

What are Important courses after civil engineering?

https://www.quora.com/What-are-Important-courses-after-civil-engineering/answer/CivilTalents-Com

Apart from higher studies and courses like MBA, M. Tech etc, why can’t someone think out of the box? Practical courses with job oriented specializations may help you a lot. Higher studies you can pursue later also once you have settled in your career. Every year the competition in the Industry is increasing from the newer batches of Civil Engineers.

More than 70% of the jobs are offered by private companies. They need Civil Engineers with basic degree only. But job proficiency is a must. If you closely observe the job market, you can see that the job requirements are focused on specialized engineering skills such as Planning Engineer, Project Engineer, Billing Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Tendering Engineer, QA/QC Engineer etc based on the nature of the job.

In my opinion and based on my 2 decades of experience in the Construction Industry in India and abroad, I can surely say this. The Engineering Education in India is not focusing on these real facts. Fresh Engineers are really struggling in their initial years to get a clarity of what the industry is required and how to establish their position in the Industry. They are really wasting their 2–3 years of career by grabbing the first come job even at a very low salary like 5K or more.

On this basis I have started a firm to support fresh Engineers in Kochi, Kerala. But the attitude of the students are changed and they are now planning to learn practical subjects other than leaning CAD and 3D ?

Er. Suresh Lal SD

Opportunities for fresh Civil Engineers

What are opportunities for civil engineers (freshers)?

https://www.quora.com/What-are-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-freshers

More than 70% of the jobs are offered by private companies. They need Civil Engineers with basic degree only. But job proficiency is a must. If you closely observe the job market, you can see that the job requirements are focused on specialized engineering skills such as Planning Engineer, Project Engineer, Billing Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Tendering Engineer, QA/QC Engineer etc based on the nature of the job.
In my opinion and based on my 2 decades of experience in the Construction Industry in India and abroad, I can surely say this. The Engineering Education in India is not focusing on these real facts. Fresh Engineers are really struggling in their initial years to get a clarity of what the industry is required and how to establish their position in the Industry. They are really wasting their 2–3 years of career by grabbing the first come job even at a very low salary like 5K or more.
On this basis I have started a firm to support fresh Engineers in Kochi, Kerala. But the attitude of the students are changed and they are now planning to learn practical subjects other than leaning CAD and 3D ?
Er. Suresh Lal SD

Best Apps & Software for Engineers

Here at CivilTalents.Com  we are focused on matching top engineering talent with top engineering businesses. We help our candidates progress their careers through placing them with businesses that are the perfect fit.

A big part of hiring and recruiting technical talent is about finding candidates that have the experience, skills, knowledge and drive to perform specific tasks. Engineering is a very technical discipline that requires keeping up to date with the latest insights, ideas and resources available. Employers want to ensure they have a workforce that can drive innovative ideas and projects. Recently, the explosion of content and access to data/resources, means engineers all over the world can become very skilled and knowledgeable around specific topics and challenges.

Engineering software and mobile apps have become increasingly utilized in engineering and help provide engineers with the platforms and virtual tools to perform tasks more effectively. Mobile apps and computer based programmes have replaced lots of the repetitive work and allow engineers to do more with less. This means engineers with experience using these apps become very sought-after with their skill sets.

As more and more opportunities arise from software and mobile apps, the engineers that can keep pace and learn how to leverage these apps will become the candidates who can impress employers and help businesses develop more innovative and productive engineering projects.

So, what are some apps and software that engineers should become familiar with?

I-Engineer

http://iengineerapp.com/

The ability to review what screws and bolts are best for a particular job, is certainly something every engineer would find useful. Fortunately, this type of app exists and is allows engineers to make flawless decisions when it comes to screws, drilling, nailing and other activities.

This allows an engineer to assess the specific conditions and materials they are faced with and make decisions that are backed by a huge database of mathematical formulas and equations.

The more you use this app, the better you become at understanding what screws and drill bits are best situated to specific conditions. Before long, you’ll be able to predict and recommend the best solutions without the app and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of an area of engineering that needs precision and accuracy.

Mechanical Engineer

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/mechanical-engineer/id327055140?mt=8

For any mechanical engineer, having a guide into the key areas and topics related to mechanics on your phone is definitely worth considering. This helps provide potential ideas and solutions to day to day challenges. It may present possible solutions that help you overcome a particular challenge. This helps speed up projects and ensure time isn’t wasting guessing potential issues. Instead, a mechanical engineer can simply refer to the app and double check a particular topic.

Although the app can’t see your particular challenge, you can utilise all the formulas and relate this to any challenge you face.

Graphing Calculator

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.mathlab.android&hl=en

A graphing calculator app is a very useful tool for any engineer. Having the power of this type of scientific calculator on your phone or iPad, means you can confidently tackle any mathematically related challenge you incur.

Becoming familiar with the functionality and possibilities with these types of calculators (particularly the engineering functions) will certainly help with career prospects.

FingerCADl

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/fingercad/id364926834?mt=8

CADs, also known as computer aided design, have become an integral part of engineering and construction. FingerCAD and other CAD focused apps allow engineers the ability to create visual drawings and 3D images.

This can be particularly useful for client facing engineers who want to quickly showcase ideas and projects to customers and clients.

There are a variety of CAD based apps and some have slight specialisms, so check through different ones to find the most relevant one for your particular field of engineering.

Smart Tools

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-tools-hd/id650715175?mt=8

Smart Tools and other measurement apps allow engineers to quickly take into consideration distances, angles, slopes, vibrations, forces and other aspects to deliver accurate recommendations.

Engineering Unit Converter

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobile.unitconverter&feature=related_apps

A unit converter is a great app to get familiar with. This will allow you to instantly convert units and data sets. From electrical engineers to mechanical, this kind of app will save time and help support decisions and calculations.

In engineering, every measurement can be crucial and inaccurate conversions can be costly. Having an app that allows you to quickly and confidently convert units will mean you are able to have more impact as an engineer. Time spent double checking conversions can be replaced by tackling more challenges and problems.

I-Circuit

http://icircuitapp.com/

I-Circuit is a very useful app for any electrical engineers. This app allows you to build a virtual circuit that continuously runs. You can therefore tweak settings and test different options before doing it in the real world.

This type of circuit app allows engineers the chance to test ideas and potential solutions. This means there is less need for trial and error on real world circuits and as a result, engineers can overcome challenges more efficiently.

I-Circuit can be used for beginners trying to learn different methods as well as experts trying to test different solutions and ideas.

Civil Talents and Fresh Engineering graduates.

Although some of the apps listed may seem relatively simple, they are still vital tools for engineers. They save time and help engineers do more. This can lead to all kinds of benefits and is how good engineers can become great engineers. Attending a Diploma course at Civil Talents,   you can perform well in the job interviews and the specialized power of the profession will help you grab the job and climb the career ladder quickly.

As new technologies, apps and software come to the market, those engineers who have experience using similar digital tools are likely to find adopting new technologies.

How to rectify serious Vaastu problems at your home?

How to rectify serious Vaastu problems at your home?

Vaastu Sastra for homes is known as Griha Vaastu. In Griha Vaastu, the following points are very important. Vaastu experts and classic Vaastu texts say that if you rectify these minor problems, the Vaastu of your home will be improved.

1) Griha Nabhi

It is theoretically the centre of gravity of the footprint of the building. By considering the length and breadth, it is the combined centre point of both length and breadth. This is for 2 dimensional concept only. For 3 dimensional concept, the centre of gravity of the Volume of the building has to be considered.

In most of the Vaastu safe houses the central point shall be free. This means that this point is not loaded by a wall or a beam. But in some houses there will be two bays (rows) of equal size. ie. 10 ft each or 12 ft each. Then naturally, the centre point shall lie on the central wall. This is why the old Asarins (senior vaastu experts) instruct that in two bay buildings, the width of the rooms shall not be the same. One should be slightly larger than the other. So there is no chance of the centre point shall loaded with the wall or beams. As per the mythology, the centre point is the Nabhi (naval) and this area is very soft and vulnerable. So this area must be kept free or kept open.

In 3 bay houses, it never happens even though the room widths are equal. In 3 bay buildings, if the centre segment is open to sky, that structure is known as Chatussala (Nalukettu). This is an excellent Vaastu form.  In two Bay Buildings do not allow your designer to make both the bay distance the same.How to correct this problem ?a) Add one more bay or one room shall be extended as per the instructions of the Vaastu expert to shift the centre point away from the centre wall.

b) One wall shall be demolished and reconstructed as per the advice of the experts. Here you may need to consult a Civil/Structural Engineer also.

c) In FengShui, some remedies are available by virtually increasing the room size with the help of Mirrors. This you can try.

d) Some pyramid experts claim that this can be cured using the Pyramids.


2) Vaastu MandalaVaastu purusha is the demon who was defeated by the Gods by pressing him down on the Earth. He was allowed to take rest in the earth. If somebody who constructs houses not as per Vaastu norms and regulations, he will be disturbed and will start making troubles. He is Omni present in the Earth. At the same time, he is equally present in a small plot also. Similar is the case within a room and a table over there.

For Vaastu safe buildings, the boundary of each Vaastu entity shall be perfect and clear. For perfect Vaastu Mandala square shape is the best. Rectangular is the next. Therefore Vaastu Mandala shall be any one of this.How you can rectify this defect?This could be rectified very easily. The Vaastu Mandala should be fixed and this should be clearly demarcated with the help of compound of wall or hedges or ridges.

If the shape of the land is irregular, be sure that the Northeast or the Southwest is not truncated. Northeast is the location of the head of the Vaastu purusha. Similarly southwest is the location of the legs. The other corners which represents the hands may are of less importance. So remember if the North East or South West is truncated due to the specific shape of the land, then by resizing the plot boundaries virtually, the regular shape may be achieved. This increases the Vaastu of the plot.

Similarly in large plots, it is advised to make a specific Vaastu Mandala around your building. By doing this all other un-noticed factors will not affect the Vaastu of the building.

3) Auspicious measurementsAs per Vaastu all measurements are not auspicious for a building. As per Astrology, the prominent factor which controls Vaastu, all measurements have a several number of qualities. They are broadly called Ashtavarga properties of measurements.

For details of this and to read my presented paper on this subject clicks here.

Among the 8 qualities, the AGE of more importance as far as homes is concerned.

Balya (Child hood), Kaumara (adolescence), Yauvana (Youth), Vardhakya (elderliness) and Marana (Death) are the 5 categories in this. Among the 5, Kaumara and Yauvana are treated as Uttama (best), Balya and Vardhakya are treated as Madhyama (good) and Marana is treated as Adhama (worse).

Marana measurements shall not be adopted for any room, house or a Vaastumandala.

In some parts of India this measurement is arrived from the area of the building. In most of the states including Kerala this measurement is derived from the Perimeter of the building. Some complicated arithmetical calculations keeping this measurement as a basis will give you the age factor.How to avoid this problem?It is better to avoid this problem at the stage of design of the houses. Earlier, the Silpins were capable to design buildings based on the safe Vaastu calculations. But recently the western style educated Indian Engineers are not capable to design structures based on this due to their ignorance. A lot of ordinary people are suffering due to these defects.

Since this is a more complicated matter and involved with other Ashtavarga factors like profit, loss, vara, thithi, star etc.


There are still several defects left other than the 3 points mentioned above. I would rather recommend to invite a Vaastu expert to handle your problem.