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Is structure engineering troubling you?
Do you face problems in solving even the basic problems?

If yes then look no further as engineeringcivil.com along with Er. Gobind Khurana and Er. Abhimanyu has taken an initiative to help civil engineering students in structure related queries. We are thankful to Er. Gobind Khurana, Er. Abhimanyu and Vincent T. H. CHU for being a volunteer in helping other engineers in solving problems related to structure design in R.C.C and Steel.

Expert 1
Name – Er. Gobind Khurana
Qualification:
1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering From Thapar University Patiala
2. Master of Structure Engineering from Delhi University.
Work Profile: Currently working as Consultant for structural problems in R.C.C and STEEL Design.

Expert 2
Name – Er. Abhimanyu
Qualification:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering From Thapar University Patiala
Training at site in Unitech ( during 6 month summer training)
Work Profile : Presently working as associate design engineer for Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd. Area of work is structural steel design and concrete foundations for both static and dynamics analysis ( mainly in oil and gas industry)

Expert 3
Er. Vincent T. H. CHU obtained the degree of civil and structural engineering in the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of the monthly column “The Civil FAQ” in the Hong Kong Engineer published by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and is the author of the civil engineering monthly columns “The Civil Q&A” and “The Civil Corner” on the websites on World Federation of Engineering Organization and the University of Science and Technology (American Society of Civil Engineers – International Student Group) respectively. He is the recipient of the Ombudsman’s Award 2007 under complaint-related category and Young Engineer of the Year Award 2008 (Merit) organized by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. He is also the author of the engineering book “200 Question and Answers on Practical Civil Engineering Works”, “Civil Engineering Practical Notes A-Z” , “Ask Vincent Chu (Common FAQ on Practical Civil Engineering Works)” and “The Underlying Reasons in Practical Civil Engineering Works”.

So if you have any query regarding the concerned matter, just drop a comment and we will try to solve it as soon as possible.

3,910 comments on "Ask An Expert"

TheMechanic says:

Dear Engineers,

I have in my hand some data (net cone resistance against depth) from a CPT (cone penetration test) and i have to find the unit weight of each soil layer from this data. Do you have any experience in the field of geotechnical engineering that can help me with this?

Thank you

TheMechanic says:

Hello Engineers,

What is the difference between ?T (saturated total unit weight of soil) and ?sat (saturated unit weight of soil)

timothy says:

Sir, for apiling work, wich size of granite is best to be used, and moreso wich grade of concrete should be used preferably if piling a 600diameter pile to 15metres how do I calculate ? right mix if using grade 30. But not with a batching plant.

Ajay Kumar says:

During balanced cantilever construction of bridges (segmental box construction) can we stress segments stage wise by placing them on permanent bearings. Does the functionality of bearings is not disturbed by doing stressing on permanent bearings.

Mitesh Patel says:

Can you please guide me the difference between red bricks and c4x concrete blocks available

rushabh suthar says:

why concrete cube is cast in square shape , not a round shape

Revakant Yadav says:

sir namaste! i m working in irrigation department in Nepal, Biratnagar. I m engineer for a RCC Bridge cum Single lane road bridge and looking for a book which can help me to design various components of a bridge. they are counterfort retaining wall, aqueduct and many more..

rajendrapsharma says:

dear sir i wants to know min sbc for bridges

srikanta says:

What r d materials used for the column touchups n slab touchup works?

Swats says:

Dear Sir…where can I find the calculation for designing bearing pad(elastomeric bearing pad) to be used in parking structure.

George Matny says:

Dear Sir kinldly can you tell me what is the temperature needed for us to get the normal volume of bitumen. thank you

sushanth says:

does neutral axis and centroidal axis are same for any loaded simply supported beams

Vishal Trivedi says:

My friend is good at chemistry an is my one of her favourite subject, She is scholar student ,so if I want to do engineering what type of engineering I should opt for it. My 12th std is about to finish…

Waiting for your Prompt reply..

Raviteja says:

Surely go for Chemical engineering or opt for petro chemical engineering or go for pharmacy… but do in a reputed institute

H B Prashanth says:

Sir im interested in constructing quality, low cost, ecofriendly home . can any one help me by suggesting good architect or engineer

Mohan Shah says:

Sir! Can you suggest me some course which i can do along with B-Tech Civil?

kasiramkumar says:

Computer aided designing (there are many software choose them according to your field of interest)
go for training ,get some practical exposure
there are also side courses for total station surveying

Sanket S. kalke says:

Sir, can you please tell me the consumption of Cement, Sand, Metal for the grade M35?

Er.R.Mathiyalakan says:

Location of vertical construction joint next to the edge boundary element in the shear walls is accepted or not.?

Mboss says:

Hello sir, I would like your advice on the type of experts required to build a water park. Also, i would like to know where a Civil Engineer’s skills are required in the building of a water park. Thank you.

LIYA CLARA ANTONY says:

sir,can you please tell me the factors causing vibrations in the quality of concrete?

nilesh gajjar says:

what is the no of test to be done of concrrete for rebound hammer for column?

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