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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"

Rajkumar says:

Sir,
Can we use no fine concrete in the construction of building?

Ajit Kantelia says:

Res.Sir
Please tell me about the concrete mixture capacites, and out upt per hr.
Thank you,
Regards

afsar says:

How many days curing is necessary for cement work.

yogesh says:

for exposed conrete work required min 14-15 days,

Dhananjay says:

Bulking of sand is necessary to find out at what percentage the water affects cement-sand bounding..

prachi chavan says:

curing should be done for 4 to 5 days to avoid cracks on slab or floor

yogesh says:

define Bulking of sand?what is the object of find bulking of sand?

preya says:

can you bookmark some pages in a magazine or article that deals with artificial sand or robotic sand or msand, please?

sappan says:

sir,
i am doin btech third year now…. now i need to choose elective … which branch of civil engineeering i need to choose ?? can u suggest a good choice which wil be better for future…??

Tushar Lotangane says:

Sir,
can u please provide some details regarding rate analysis of civil works

schanzi says:

which cause common failure of the swiming pools

Gayathri says:

Is Low Cost Housing a relevant topic for seminar?.. Can you please tell me some relevant topics.

irfan ullah says:

Sir plz fill the following blanks on urgent basis please…
1-For fair face finish concrete,_____________________ formwork is preferred.
2-Pitch of the staircase should not be less than _________________ degree.
3-__________ retains the heat of the room inside it.

please reply

B.A.VIGNESH says:

sir,i am doing my 3rd year B.E.civil engg i got some electives in my syllabi can you please share which could be the best one i have given the list below.1.hydrology,2.cartography,3.electronic suryeing,4.remote sensing and gis,5.architecture,6.proffesional ethics in engineering,7.total quality in management,8.fundamentals of nanoscience,9.intellectual property rights,10.indian constitution and society……,…,.,,.sir, please suggest some topic i have no one to on this field…….i completely believe you…thank u

KJS says:

If you are looking for my suggestions here is my sequence ( please note this is an individual decision and you should take the field according to your interests)

1) Total quality management
2) Architecture
3) remote sensing and gis
4) hydrology
5) professional ethics in engineering
and then cartography,electronic suryeing, fundamentals of nanoscience, intellectual property rights, Indian constitution and society

shaik.farid says:

sir,
iam a b.tech final year student,I need a project topic in structures to do my acedamic project so, please send me topics and required data

zulfi says:

sir,
pleas tell me what is the abrasion test

Miraj Yagnik says:

Please advised me about reinforcement detail at beam-column junction, I know Stirrups is required in beam depth but it’s leads to poor concerting at junction in column as high volume of reinforcement at the Junction.

madhanraj says:

sir me gonna do project under steel area… i need a reference for that… can u send me the any project report which was done under pre engineered building or steel field sir…

Zarkan pisuwala says:

Hello sir,
i wnt to know that which kinds of problems are faced during thd construction of sanitary fiittings….
Plz give me detail of those problems & give me their proper solution as early as possible…

Dr.P.Uma Maheswari says:

what is the scope of civil Under graduate civil engineers in terms of placement and job oppurtunities

yohannes says:

what is the thinness of the wall for water tank can go,(size 200cmx80cmx70cm height),with reinforce of wire mesh of 3mm thickness.thickness of the concrete base is 5cm.

ankit says:

i want to know about greenbuilding in construction i m interested to do further studies in tht so anyone can help……

Yogesh Bhandalkar says:

Respected Sir,
I am pursuing my Civil Engineering Degree, i am a bit confused about deciding my last year project topic.
can you please suggest me any good topic for my final year project..

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