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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"

Pankaj Sisodia says:

Dear Sir,

I am always confused in solving Kinematic indeterminacy of determinate & Inderminate Structures , as many of the books showing various formulaes to get it, but always get wrong answers while cross checking them.
So, kindly you are requested to help me with some appropriate formulaes to find the correct Kinematic indeterminacy.

Thanking You
Regards
Pankaj Sisodia

V.K.Madan says:

what is the role of steel in ultrasonic pulse velocity test. If the steel is more, will this show less value due to interference in pulse path? Thanks

Pramod says:

sir,
what is the flare of column?

Santosh says:

Dear Sir, As per IS-2645 can u plz tell me the mix ratio of cubes for water permeability test.

hardeep says:

sir , i m doing electrical engineering in india but i m so interested in civil engineering so please tell what can i do now!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Adekunle Awoseyila says:

Good Day Sir,
I want to know the best mix ratio for a leak proof concrete we want to use for a rooftop swimming pool.
kindly help me out sir.
Expecting a reply from you as soon as possible.

hawara says:

good day Sir
i’m currently studying QS in Zim, so i want you to illustrate the sand replacement method diagramatically.
thank you inadvance.

peter kabalata says:

hello sir,
i m designing a small sewer pump station 4 a restaurant, what dimensions would be suitabe for such and the capacity of pumps that can pump a distance of 80m

subrata koley says:

Sir,
i want to know about the function of electrologging which is used in determination of appropriate layer for placing strainer in construction of deep tubewell.
Thanking you

rahul dubey says:

hello sir..
i have a very small query sir. i work in field of construction chemicals.in one of our sampling result the failure of cube has been mentioned as “CUBE MELT”. Sir can u pls explain me the meaning of this term?? what kind of failure of concrete is it???? whats the cause?? this cube was casted with a very high dosage of admixture (1.8%)and was tested on the 7 th day. awaitng ur reply…..

anant karnani says:

Hi,

Can someone please guide me how to make concrete pavers/blocks of M20, M30, M40 grades?
Please give idea for mix design

Thanks & Regards,
Anant Karnani

prashant rawal says:

Dear sir,
I want to know the effect of soil stablization (means sbc created by artificially by means of rubble and murrum layer ) their negative point pls help me out the layer is of debris on that the structure is to be build and structure is in steel and the foundation is of stip footing

M Natarajan says:

How to calculate Compressive strength from Ultrasoni Pulse Velocity and Youngs modulus, poissons ratio

Vincent T. H. CHU says:

Based on past research, the compressive strength (fc) is related to pulse velocity by the folloiwng empirical equation:

fc(V)=15.533V – 34.358

Bal Krishna Karnani says:

Dear Sir,
we want to know various mix design for making cement concrete Road Paver Blocks.
Grades required – m15, m20, m30 respectively

Tharindu Lakshitha Kodikara says:

Sir,
Can I know what is the best type of dampers use to reduce traffic induced vibration in steel girder bridges?
And there properties?

(damping ratio, stiffness, etc)

mohammed abdul sumer says:

sir,
i want to know the manuall procedure for steel dome design, steel space frames, vault structures

abhisekh says:

Sir,
i want to know the test for determination of Pile horizontal stiffness and vertical stiffness. who perform this test in india and how reliable this test is?
i also want to know where i can get more information

adwait gore says:

Sir, can you please suggest me some research based projects for final year student, i mean in any field related to construction and project management..

ARGHA KAMAL GUHA says:

Respected Sir,
I wnt to know wht is the cup-cone model of elasticity of structure??????

Eric Styron says:

I am trying to evalute cracks in structural concrete. What are some ways to evaluate and determine the severity of the cracks without the proper equipment.

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