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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"

vijayan says:

what is the purpose of capping piles in girder type bridges ?

khalid says:

plz tell me or proof water cememt ratio of 1:2:4 and 1:3:6

Sudip Sarkar says:

Sir, i have a paver block manufacturing unit at kolkata. i want to learn more about the mixing ratios in simple terms likeCement : Sand : Stone Chips = 50Kg: 125Kg : 225Kg with admixtures for M-30 Grade.Please help

sushant says:

do u think that crushed sand is used instead of fine sand ?

srikanth says:

how to do thermal analysis of concrete cubes. After how many days of curing they can be tested for thermal analysis

u.v.subba rao says:

sir, in m45 design mix we are using ggbs (granulated grounded blastfurnace slag attaining of 7 &28 days strength is slow,pumping of this concrete is difficult.

monish says:

Sir,I am casting Jacking pipes after removal shutter mould air bubbles seen in concrete surface,as I am doing vibration well,in M45 grade concrete admixture viscocrete is used and crusher sand is used.Please give me suggestion on how to overcome AIR Bubbles?

jay says:

i have completed B.Tech civil .
I have experience of 1 year in site execution. now i have offer of QS engineer
Please tell me future in quantity surveying?

manoj says:

wat is the max shear reinforcement as per is 456 -1978? is it 1d and 450mm/300mm or 0.75d and 450mm?

SHANKAR says:

Sir please tell me what is the differences seen in manufacture of concrete cubes using ROBO sand, River sand & Filter sand

Usman Zafar says:

Hi.
I am fresh Civil Engineer from Pakistan. I want to know that how much cement volume would be required for Wall tile Work as in this process no sand is used in mix.

jayesh mehta says:

due to the acute shortage of river sand in mumbai,we intend to use CRUSHED SAND in concrete, do u advise to used crushed sand in place of R.sand???, will it give same results as R.sand??? we are using M-25 grade concrete.
please advice.

Akhilesh sharma says:

What % water required for cement?

shahanth says:

generally 0.35.

John Essah Amissah says:

why is it important to calibrate sand replacement cylinder?

shahbaz gour says:

i would like to know that wat is the consumption of cement sand & jelly in M20 concrete for a thickness of 38 mm covering a area of 100 sft. please reply as soon as possible , as i have to quote for a tender ,.
thanking you

raldej says:

Q,
sir, were going to test a column for compression test. i wonder what other admixture an i mix aside from polvurize shell,fiber and scrap metal.
ty.

Chaughule Ajit A says:

I require standard graph of compressive strength with respect to age in days for M50 grade of concrete. Specifically i want to check strength at 28,35,42,49 & 56 days strength.

anandhi says:

want to know about the energy dissipation devices for earthquake resistance structures…

sachin says:

sachin
IS it possible to design a sloping roof (sloping on both sides)for a span of 5 metres without support at centre?
if yes
will it require beams on both direction?
thanks

boopathi says:

how to do a mix design a concrete canoe? i want answer immeditaly

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