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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"

neeraj says:

my q is that how a sprinklar work in housing projects

neeraj says:

what is the approximate salary of a civil engineer having 12 yr experiance in oman

TANWEER ALAM says:

What type of soil should preferred in filling of an embankment ditch containing water

Ajay Singh says:

Sir i want to decrease the cost of concrete (M15) by decreasing the quantity of cement & by increasing the size of aggregates(80mm to 160mm).Is that possible if yes then how?please suggest me.

sam says:

how the aggregates impact value of a coarse aggregates sample could be determine?

varun says:

by charpy’s impact test

chintan says:

sir i m chintan, i m in final year student, i m doing project on concreat, we r mixing the fibers in to the cement bt i dnt knw the any procedure….. can u plz help me with my project,,,,,
thank full to u.

nagesh deotare says:

while doing bend and rebend test on reinforcement steel bar, longitudinal cracks were observed, my question is whether that is objectional.

SHENBAGAPERUMAL says:

i want to know bbs calculaion & how to calculate in foundation

manivannan says:

sir,i am doing my 2nd year civil enginerring .I want to pursue my master deegree in civil can u let me know what course would be the right choice ……………………thank you

Durgaprasad P.Gothoskar says:

SIR I AM MECHANICAL ENGINEER WORKING IN A PRIVATE FARM.I WANT ANSWER OF HOW TO CALCULATE WEIGHT OF MS PLTE IN KG.IF ALL DIMS.OF PLATE ARE IN MM.

nikhil says:

density of steel is 7850kg/m3

wt of plate(kg/m) =c/s area* 7850

wt of plate(kg)=c/s area* 7850 *lengh of plate

Ahmed Draz says:

i am working as a civil engineer and the colour of the reinforcement has been changed after rain and huimidt in a retaining wall and nothing affected the reinforcement dia so is required to be cleaned by sandblasting or by brushing and is it affect the bond between the concrete and the reinforcement.

prathvi rathore says:

sir i am final year student of civil engg and my project on earthqake resistant design of two storey masonry building so give me idea about it how i design it. thank you sir please reply

yong jeon says:

Sir, i would like to ask you about “How to define design wind load for steel frame structure at each columns”.
1. just apply same formula of ASCE 7 for every column rows?
2. or, there are any specific factor to consider reduction effect for second, third… columns?
3. What Codes do i have to refer.. to solve this problem?
please reply
Thank you..

Ruby S.Malhotra says:

Which IS code gives the tests required for Lime used for Roads?

Prem kumar says:

if we need to build in ground floor 100mm thk wall up to height of 2.5mts then what should be the requred foundtion ?

vyanja dave says:

Sir, I want a minor project of waste disposal technique. so if you have any type of detail so please send me immediately within two days please…..

B.KESAVA RAO says:

sir, i am pursuing my master degree in structural engineering, now i need your suggestion regarding project can you suggest me latest topics related to structures

Ayush Jadhav says:

sir,why wooden sleepers are not use for construct railway and what is the different between wooden,steel and concrete sleeper

Lingam S says:

sir, how to improve civil engg practical skill and what way i will decide my fun with civil engineer

Thomas Ninan says:

The Cube test for the concrete mix1:2:4 gave a result of 16.3 N/mm2 how can i covert it to to kg/cm3

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