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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.

3,910 comments on "Ask An Expert"

rohit pathak says:

sir,
i am 2nd year student of civil engg.
i am confused about doing AUTOCAD OR CIVIL 3D. please tell me that which one will be batter or both are equally important for a civil engg.

er. saurabh says:

a residential building with 6 floors(basement+ stilt+4 floors) has a defect in its lift pit .due to contractor error the lift pit which was intended to be 5’6″ feet below basement floor level is now at the basement floor level. the lift company is asking for lift pit of 1400mm and the land lord wants lift to be opened at basement floor level.all the 6 floor are almost at completion(only finishing work remaining). now is there any way lift pit can be deepened without damaging building??? the lift shaft has combined footing.
are ther any prfessional firms taking such work at their risk. if yes then name and contact/webpage.

pratik varma says:

I am preparing a presentation on low cost housing , so i want some help regarding the process

hinal says:

Hi sir,
I m a student of civil engineering 3rd year.
I want to make a working model for our tech fest arranging next month in our college.I m confused about which topic i should prepare working model.Can u kindly help me to decide the topic?

thank you.

Govindarajan V says:

Respected Sir,

Kindly tell me the amount of ingredients like steel , cement , sand , aggregate, mortar and water in 1 cubic meter of RCC concrete of 1:1.5:3 (M20 Minimun ratio for RCC) ratio. and also tell me the amount of cement , sand , mortar and water in 1 cubic meter of PCC concrete of 1:5:10 ratio. Is there any variation in the calculation of quantity of coarse aggregate using 20mm & 40mm sizes.

Awaiting for your earliest reply ,

Thanking You.
Govindarajan V

prachi chavan says:

1:1.5:2= 1 cement ,1.5 metal 1, 2 metal 2…..

anuj raizada says:

dear sir
i have a problem regarding choosing an elective
please give your opinion and future scope of the subjects
1. design of masonry structures
2. matrix method of structural analysis
3. advanced design of RC structures
4. photogrammetry and remote sensing
5. harbour dock and tunnel engineering

1 have to pick two of these
please suggest a good combination

savy says:

how is valuation if old building done?can i get some links or information about it?? am into my last year engg.

Girija P. Hampannavar says:

Respected sir,
I am a final year civil engg student. I need to submit a seminar report for this academic sem.
so, please kindly suggest me some latest and interesting topics. Hope you will help me..

y k singh says:

Please give details on proportions of M30 Grade of Concrete mix.

Fikermariam says:

wht is the engnering importans of slump test,inital seting time,compaction factor ?

DUAN Zhenhua says:

I want to know the relationship between ACV and TFV, if there is correlational eqautions?Waiting for your reply…

gobind says:

hi Jitin Jacob
arch foundation are curved members shell type actually/ mostly in compresion as concrete is strong in compression which reduce cost of stell thats y they r economical

naveen saini says:

hello sir,
this is naveen saini . i am doing b.tech in civil engineering.
Sir i want some help regarding making projects.what kind of projects are there .sir i want to be updated regarding anything new in civil engg. field,will you kindly guide me frm where i can have the information.

deva says:

Respected sir

I have some confuse about calculating concrete mix like 1:2:4,
1:1.5:3 and other mixes also. I want to know from you how to
calculate the cement,sand,metal,water tec in the concrete in
any ratio.please provide any material regarding this.

dinesh.r says:

Details about Hardcrete used in concrete and its procedure for mixing

Zee says:

Hello I am trying to design a drainage
system for a 1 in 30 year storm. However
the Wallingford design procedure only
has graphs up to 1 in 5 year storm.
Any ideas on how to design a 1 in 30 year stome?

Rulla says:

hello
May I have the derivation of the formula of concrete tensile strength?
f= 2 P / 3.14*L*D

mrinal says:

hi
am a civil engineer working in RMC field.
i want to know about mix design steps for fibre reinforced concrete
and scc.can u help me?

Ajar Sharma says:

hello sir,
i am a student of 2nd year in civil engineering….i want to pursue m.tech in structures…..please guide me, which college would be the best option and how should i start preparing for the same…………
thanking in anticipation….

madhu r s reddy says:

dear all,
pls send ironite flooring design(proportions)
regards
rmreddy

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