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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.

3,932 comments on "Ask An Expert"

yash says:

respected sir

i have 6/18eyesight will i have any problem will working as a civil engineer or at the time of recuitment

Vincent T. H. CHU says:

To yash

I can assure you that eyesight has never been a problem in civil engineering.

yash says:

thank u very much sir for your precious view

patel anita says:

sir,
please tell me if cbr value for gsb and wet mix macadaaam has to be increased what has to be done?

k.kishorkaruna says:

respected sir,
Am doing B.E civil, but i have intrest in architect or designer; please tell me which course i do after completing my B.E.

sandeep says:

sir,,,, i m doin MTech in structure Engg. is MIDAS is good software for carry out analysis in my dissertation work???????????

JPS says:

i am a civil contractor and working since eight years.i want to take help learning in lab.testing procedure .how could i do all this. can you suggest as i am very interested in this field.

Sanjay Kumar Lenka says:

Sir,
If there will be crack in grouting of running or aligned machines and the cracks found expansive, then suggest me for rectification.

yash says:

i would like to know what is civil engineering ? what it is mainly abt ? with wath things it deal ? what is it future in the coming 4 years?

yash says:

is pandit deendayal petroleum university a good option to opp for civil engineering

Sanjay Kumar Lenka says:

any one can pl give detail QAP and ITP for hotel or residential projects

Ben Roszell says:

Where can I find someone to test cement strength?

My condo just got it’s balconies redone and within a couple days of an airconditioner dripping and flowing to the edge it has warn a crack/line. I dont’ believe this water should have such an effect withtin a couple days.

Is it possible that the cement was mixed right?

Carlos Cura says:

In the UK what are the changes made in management of railway construction projects to reduce delays?

jitendra songara says:

dear sir i want to caculation fo hydro test in sewrage project ( how much Lit. water permited in lekage in 300mm dia pipe per meter in per hours)

Vincent T. H. CHU says:

To Jitendra

Permitted leakage in water test = d x l x t /60 litre

where d (m) is diameter, l is length (m) of pipe and t (min) is test period.

Vishnu Vardhan says:

Hi my friends,

I am a mechanical engineer, currently doing my masters in Manufacturing technology.

Am now searching for a project in relation to building services and HVAC. Am really confused with what to do with.

Can any one help me out with any of the challenging project i could do in this field!!

Thank you.

harshal phalak says:

Dear sir,
Please give me form work design procedure as per IS
best regards
harshal phalak

Vincent T. H. CHU says:

To Harshal phalak

Please be specific. You can’t expect me to put down the whole procedure which may takes 100 pages to describe.

Swamy Prasad P says:

What is the difference between TMT Bars and HYSD Bars??

Raj says:

Good evening sir,

i’m the final year student of civil engineering in govt. engineering coll. surat.
sir we r making our applied project on the interesting topic,

“DESIGN OF THE TRUSS WITH THE HELP OF TUBULAR HOLLOW STEEL SECTION N COMPARE IT WITH THE TRUSSE MADE FROM OTHER TRETITIONAL (I,C OR OTHER) SECTION”.

I want some help n guideline from ur side tht which types of IS CODE r used in the design of hollow section n WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO DESIGN HOLLOW SECTION?
n also give the name of the books which will become useful to our project..
hope u will help me n reply me quickly.

thank u sir.

anand barve says:

Sir, i wanted to find out the indian standard code for the C.sand and r.sand,i.e sieve analysis combine gradation anand

Nathi says:

Sir,
I am civili engineering student at the Tshwane Univesity of Technology in South Africa.We have been given an assignment on Labour enhanced construction, so i would like to know from you how this comes into play in the industry?Is it restricted to certain projects?and in terms of the success rate is it better than mechanically driven projects?

suseendar says:

can anyone brief me on airport designing please ?

Vincent T. H. CHU says:

To suseendar

Please be specific. You can’t expect me to put down the whole design procedure which may takes 100 pages to describe.

akash says:

SIR, I AM DOING DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING BUT I HAVE PROBLEMS TO DRAW THE PLANS SO WHAT SOULD I DO WHEN STARTING TO DRAW THE PLANS AND BY WHICH WAY I CAN USE MY CREATIVITY IN THE CONSTRUCTIONS

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