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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"

Noor says:

hi sir, i am a student I need your tips on one of my assignment… I will be very thankful to you if you can help me

Aizat says:

Why is slump test important in concrete work?

shiau mun says:

Dear sir and friends,

can explain what is the fixed period suggested in B.S. 1881

rohith says:

Dear sir please give me the full form or meaning of the word CIVIL

ahsan says:

Salam sir hope u r fine i m doing a fresh bchelors degree programme in civil ENG. respected sir i want to know which things is to be needed from that i show my self to me parents as a goood civil enginner!!

i m waiting 4 ur rply

Wsseed Shakir says:

respected sir,
My question is about DEEP BEAM, that what is deep beam beam and difference b/w simple and deep beam, please mail me in detail about deep with pictures or sketches beam i need it for my project.
THANKYOU

Waseed Shaklir says:

respected sir,
My question is about DEEP BEAM, that what is deep beam and difference b/w simple and deep beam, please mail me in detail about deep beam with pictures or sketches i need it for my project.
THANKYOU

abhimanyu says:

Refer IS 456:2000 for difference between deep beam.

naresh says:

sir,I completed inter so i need to select the civil engineering if you can tell the information about the how the future in studying civil engineering.

Anurag Singhal says:

Sir,i am going to pursue b.tech, and i am interested in civil engineering, can you please tell further prospects of civil engg. like after b.tech what can i opt for further studies and higher qualification in this field, and also the major recruiting companies in the field in both government and private sector. Thank you.

Nrupane Reddy says:

Dear sir,

I am a student of civil engg. final year from a reputed institute in A.P,INDIA.
I need to submit my report on the topic ” USE OF PLASTIC-WASTE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION “.
I need to gather maximum notes of the above topic.Hence i request you tohelp me in this regard.

thanking you sir,
nrupane reddy

shiivaprasad says:

Dear sir,
Can we pour concrete of 1 meter width and height of 6 meter wall in single pour? if yes please guide me what precautions shall i take for casting wall, with pumping concrete of slump 110 to 130mm.

with regards,
N.Shivaprasad

Shubhanshu Jain says:

sir,
I have just completed my 2nd year in civil engg. I would like know what designing software program should i opt for from AUTOCAD 2D, AUTOCAD civil 3D, STAAD.PRO? I have not yet had any training in any of the civil softwares. Please reply as soon as possible.
Thank you.

admin says:

Except staad pro rest all are drafting softwares which are used by designers , so if u want to become a engineer better go for staad pro first, but u can learn others.

Rajendra says:

Resp. Sir,

I’m doing B. Tech. from IGNOU. I need name of some reference book for my subject “TESTING FOR QUALITY CONTROL”.

Please help me.

Thanking you

rohit says:

dear sir
i m working as a Draughtman civil & doing diploma in civil engineering part time sir i want increase my knowledge in structure & R.C.C Detaling? can u tell me reference book.

abhimanyu says:

For structures refer C.S reddy, Gupta pandit, Vazarani
For RCC – A.K jain, Pilai and menon

bhavesh says:

where civil engineering has a nice scope…………

Akbar basha says:

sir

can u please tell the density of course agregate and fine agreegate

Vedran Mandic says:

Dear Sir,

I am a student of Civil Engineering from Croatia and currently working on a research paper about strut-frame bridges. I’m having a problem finding quality literature on this subject so if You could help me with this I would be very gratefull. Thank You in advance!

Vedran Mandic

Treasa says:

Sir
I have just completed my 12th grade with phy, chem, maths and economics. I wish to know what is the extend of physics application in civil engineering?

jairaj soni ( civil engineer) says:

what is effect on the strength of concrete slab when we use pvc conduct for electric suplly

sachin says:

how much shuttering area will be considered for the build up area

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