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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"

prasad says:

Is it permissible to count soil friction for the purpose of establishing stability of underground tank against floatation/buoyancy. No rock anchors are possible as there is no rock encountered at shallow depth. Tank is constructed by sinking method and not by open excavation, as a result overhangs for base slab could not be taken.Ground water table is at surface level in monsoon. Tanks 10 meter deep and 12 m dia.

prabhu says:

sir,i want to do my project on seismic design of cold formed steel structure, please suggest me necessary books and codes how to proceed

ann says:

Dear sirs,
It would be of ggreat help if you could help me with my queries :
In bigger buildings like apartment complex I have observed that they have the roofwork and column raised before the the walls are raised.
But many times in 2 floor house or villas, the walls are raised along with the coloumn and finally RCC roof is laid.

Which is cost effective and which is structurally strong ?

If the method 1 is followed, there is concerns abt cracks developing along the ceiling or along coloumn, what could be the reason and how to avoid it developing in the wall and beam joint ?

venkat says:

Hi Sir
How do you convert 1m3 of concrete to kg?

raj says:

1 m^3 of concrete weighs 2400 kg..

ASLAM S. FAKIR says:

Dear Sir,
I want mix design of M35 manually. I have also cast use PPC Ultratech Cement for retaining pardi.Pls.suggest the PPC or OPC cement of this brand

mohammad says:

dear sirs
I’m a master earthquake engineering student and want to study on selfcentering braced steel structures.
now i need some basic information about this and find out if i have started agood subject or not.
I hope you could help me. Thanks alot

usman says:

gram/LN use to meassure which quantity?
Specially LN unit of which quantity?
Please any one guide me
Thank you

preet singh says:

can you pls inform me about latest methods to prevent seepage in walls. Here in bareilly the water table is very high and there is a problem of seepage in all the old buildings. Being a service provider i am faced with the seepage problem. please guide.

jairaj soni says:

can any one tell me that why we provide extra top reinforcement in rcc slab

Prasun kumar says:

how does the increase in temperature within a mild steel bar of a column effects the other members of reinforced concrete(especially at the time of welding of two bars).

CHANDRASHEKHAR DAMODARE says:

Sir,I have to back fill with murum for about 4 meters of depth by compacting the same.Is it necessary to take MDD-OMC test(Proctor test) for every 300mm.Is there any codal provision for the same? How can weensure that compaction is adequate?

SOHAAN says:

dear sir
iam an student of civil. sir i want to do research projects.sir can you give. some project tilte .so that i can go on.if you reply then it is grate for me. i wait for your reply

Fahad Tariq says:

after due date (3,7,14,28) concrete cube or cylinder strength apply age factor What is it

abdul wahidtp says:

i have a doubt hw come wooden beams are more stronger than the normal rcc beam..this is the latest technology that i’ve heard recently…

sourabh jain says:

sir what are the jobs can i do after my civil engineering….& how to apply for that jobs….& what are the jobs in government for the civil engineers

Suji says:

what is the max cement content as per IS code?

Franklyn says:

What is the strength of concrete after 7 days, 14 days and 28days. Thanks

vishal byrappa says:

IS NANO CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE

Vinay Teja says:

Sir,how to decide number of columns in a building,and how to decide the dimensions of column and beam in a rcc building

subhash chandra civil (2nd) says:

how to make project report in cements

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