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.
Could you please let me know whether the power plant with either coal or lignite as the generation material, is it possible to have an estimation of steel, cement, and all materials required for civil work?
If so, can you please tell me the software which a company in this buissness has to purchase for such estimation. I need to know whether any software has been developed and whether is it available in market for purchase and use by the company who are in such field?
I look forward for the reply eagerly.
Mamatha
res. sir
i want to knowthe tests of betumin .
what should be the proportion of fly ash for concrete, 1:6 mortor for BBM and plastering
wat is the time for which sieving has to be done for the sieve analysis of 20mm aggregate
5 min
were do i get sample statement of purpose(sop) for civil engineering
Sir, I am trying to build a tower crane using pop-sickle sticks. So please tell me what type of truss i should use for the horizontal arm as well as the vertical tower so that the bending will be less when load is applied. Load that the crane should lift is 4kg. Also do give me some other tips regarding the structure so that I be able to build the lightest as well as the strongest structure.
use trusses which are inclined make sure that the self weight is more than that of the maximum load to be lifted.
We are completing a project in San Salvador – We are trying to cap an existing springbox to protect the water from contamination. To complete this project we are trying to determine the rebar size and layout necessary as well as the concrete strength and thickness required for a concrete lid on a tank measuring 60″x 56″. Could you tell me the minimum thickness that is required to support itself and a person standing on the lid?
Dear Sir,
Please mail me Standard Mix Designs (As per I.S. Codes) for Grade M – 10 to M – 70 (Required for Mfg. of Interlocking Paving Blocks, Solid Blocks & Other Allied Precast Concrete Products) (Including Fly Ash Contents, Plasticizer,etc.) & Also for Solid Blocks of Gr M – 7.50 (Size – 300 x 200 x 200 & 300 x 100 x 200 mm)
please suggest the repair methods of skin out CC road and cracks in cc road
is it possible to have trial mix of M45 for target strenght of M57 using 100% crushed sand for bridge work?
If,yes,please provide mix design.
R/Sir,(Vincent T. H. CHU)
I wanna know that can we leave the construction joint at 2/3 of the span??
To Amandeep Singh Dhillon,
Construction joints are normally required in construction works because
there is limited supply of fresh concrete in concrete batching plants in a
single day and the size of concrete pour may be too large to be concreted
in one go.
Yes. But it is not desirable to have construction joint at 2/3 of the span with sustantial amount of bending moment.
In some situation, we have no choices but to add CJ at unsuitable locations. For example, we usually have CJ at the base of wall for L-shaped retaining wall which is the location of maximum bending moment.
thanx alot sir
R/Sir,
Plz tell me about estimation like how much work done by the 1 bar binder and how much shuttering work done by 1 carpenter in one day??Also tell about the plaster, Brick work done by 1 mason?
Sir I am third year student studying in NIT Calicut.Can you please help me in choosing a topic for my Mini Project.
R/Sir,(Vincent T. H. CHU)
please suggest me the repair methods of CC roads ( cracks and skinout)
To g anil kumar,
The method of reparing cracks in concrete road depend on many factors (e.g. location, size and reasosn of crack fromation). Please state specifically the details for my consideration.
I would like to know the complete detailed procedure of designing of piles. Is it different for marine structures ? Pls provide me with the design steps..
To Mithun Muraleedharan,
Please find the complete design procedures in many textbooks.
For marine structures, piles are predominately designed for resisting the berthing loads and mooring loads. Hence, the piles are designed for uplift action. Also, loads come from lateral directions from all angles and the choice of appropriate section for piles differ from land piles.
As a student who graduate with third class,is there assurance that the person would get a good job. and do you know that a person having third class may be practically oriented more than someone who is having first or second class,please address this issue
I have no question to ask. I just wanted to say thanks a lot Mr Vincent.
To Prof Sanjey Mithhar,
Nice to meet you! Why do you want to say thanks to me?
because you are helping young engineers to solve problems, being a professor I know students have so many questions but they feel shy asking in front of other students. One of my student told me about you as you had solved his query here. He said due to Sir Vincent, my problem is solved and now i feel more confident as i know he is always around here helping people.
Hi, sir kindly suggest me that what is maximum load bear by a Old brick roof…..also how tall building construct in mud mortar / brick base foundation
sir i am in final year b.e. my degree is of 56%…with lots of back logs…plz suggest me should i go for mtech private job or government job?
or should i do contractorship…?plz guide me for bright future in civil….should i do ms from abroad…how can i do it?
On what basis we can decide the web taper and position of stiffeners in that zone in the case of design of plate girders?
Hello! I would like to inquire what possible remedy if casting of column has been made at the middle instead of 2/3 it’s height?