Awarded as the best online publication by CIDC

Ask An Expert

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"

VIKRAM RAJPUT says:

hi,I am completing my civil engineering from aurangabad.I have to submit A PROJECT ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING(any new invention).pls help me out,thank uuuu.

VINOD KUMAR.V says:

Sir,
i have been asked to submit a report to find the properties of soil that can be used for backfill as per most specification.
Free swell index-less than 50%(As per MOST,sec 305.2.1.2)
Plasticity Index-less than 20
Liquid Limit-less than 40
Maximum dry density-greater than 95%
Please let me know the ideal conditions for establishment of train service hub.Condition here is urgent and demanding,Please reply soon.
Anticipating positive and soon reply from you.

virender says:

how to estimate amount of material required for construction

shashikanth says:

take th volume of the required area. if the shape is uneven then take the offsets for every 1m or .5m depending upon the lenght.

rakesh jain says:

what is the role of grade of cement in making a particular grade of concrete?

Sushovan says:

What is the advantage of providing tie beam over brickwork?

shashikanth says:

just join some company as civil engineers are not abundant and prove ur self there. from there on there is no need of ur degree as experience counts

Vikki Brace says:

Hello, our historial double brick and sandstone house has been damaged by a Caterpillar Compator 12.5 t and other earthworks machines – graders etc. The soil is clay – is there a formula that can support that very dry (drought condition) clay soil contributes to vibration?

Ravinder Garg says:

Dear sir,

Please let me know what type of foundation is used for bridges in sea. The depth of sea may be very big

Mark says:

If I have the weight of riprap, how do I find the equivalent diameter (spherical)? Assuming a 165/ft^3 unit weight. Or even for a fine grade riprap of 155lb/ft^3.

Felix Bode says:

sir, how is work ? more grease to your elbow. sir, kindly help me out with materials/journals/books on ” high performance concrete”and the “effect of starch on concrete”. thank you sir

idzgrace says:

good day sir!
may i ask you if is it possible for a column to have more reinforcing steel at the upper portion than at the bottom part? thank you and godbless.

Ajay says:

Dear sir,
can you suggest any economical method of rock breaking in residential area.A residential area where blasting is not allowed.

KHALID FAISAL says:

Why bars more than 36mm diameter should be welded rather than lapped?

dhiraj vide says:

sir,i have done B.Sc.IT,i am interested in construction design,and i want to do civil engineering from distance education,is it helpful tom me to make carreer in this field

Tanmoy Ghosh says:

why piling is circular shape? Is it possible to make square or rectangular piling?

Lalit Gaur says:

Pl provide Pile design calculations

Sonabharat says:

Sir Please help me lay WMM road and PQC over it?

Rizwanur Rehman says:

Hello , Iam a fresher Civil Engineer and want To begin my professional journey with a growing organization and to constructively contribute in its endeavours through suitable performance and conduct. Help me out in getting a good job anywhere…thank you.

Ahmed says:

for 1 mt3 concrete what the manhours & how much manpower required including all(shuttering,concrete,steel work etc.,)

Harish Singh says:

Ahmed you can get the same from Indian Standard code
Material Constant 10067:1982
Labour Output Constant 7272 :1974

shiva says:

What is the importance of coefficient of curvature?How does it describe grading?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Ask a question