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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"

Bhati says:

water sutiable for construction work

Respected Sir

i want to know where i can get certification of water which i can used for construction

i have done chemical test of the water also the content is mention below

TESTING METHOD IS 3025
Identification Marks Observations Permissible Limits(I.S. 456-2000)
MIXING AND CURING
Clause 5:4 Table 1

pH mg/ltr 7.21 Not Less then 6
Chlorides “/” 1234 Max 2000(plain Concrete 500(ReinforcedConcrete)
Sulphates “/” 0168 Max 400
organic impurities “/” 0286 Max 200
In Organic “/” 2434 Max 3000
Suspended matter “/” 0005 Max 2000
Alkalinity “/” 0338 Max 250
Total Hardness “/” 0725 —-
Acidity “/” 0025 Max 50

sir please back
Kindly do the need full
warms regards
I. Bhati

SRIJAN MUKHERJEE says:

sir,
i am a student of 3rd year in civil enggineering.
i want know about foot over bridge construction and also want to see the design detailing of foot over bridge.Please give me those information as soon as possible.

arjun says:

sir,
i am student of civil engineering 3rd year and i want to make a new innovative earthquake resisting structure. so please guide me and give some civil engineering related magazines names which includes latest techniques using now days.
thanks

jason says:

sir,
i am an civil engineering student.i want detailed information about suspension bridges and also get some model suspension bridge designs containing their advantages so that they can be used in india.
please provide the link were i can get suitable information and please also do the favour by giving your suggesion.
waiting for your rply. please rply as soon as possible.

Kelly says:

I want to know the factors that affects the workability of concrete

Ravee says:

hi sir,

I am civil engineering student. i want to know
the rail gauges & types in detail history along with design calculations.

Segun says:

Pls sir i need to understand the meaning of ‘nominal’ as it applies to reinforcement e.g nominal reinforcement are sometimes provided for structures that don’t carry heavy loads

santosh says:

i am persuing my B TECH in civil engg.
i want to know the detail information on infrastucture(any new thing
that can be explained with static model), i want for ppt

samir says:

dear sir
i am with civil engineerig degree , i have some problem related with my current work sir in one of my site resturant design were done and it is an existing building with unknow structural detail but being used as commercial for college building now renvated for commercial purpose ,
while construction resturant we had to build kitchen in fourth floor and the pipe lining for sewarage and kitchen was the pipe are run through the floor for which the brick soiling were done to gain the pipe dia 6inch and floor tileing were done on above now there is big question that the slab wont bear the load of brick soiling
please suggest if i am worng in this
samir

venubabu says:

sir,
Why we have to use 100ml glass cylinder only for Free swell index test.

Thanks/Regards,
Venubabu

Lokanadh says:

need some model mix design calculation for grades M25 & M30 for severe conditions

RAVI says:

DEAR SIR

IN ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT INTIAL SETTING TIME AND FINAL SETTING TIME

WHAT IS THE CEMENT PASTE MIX AS PER BS-197

CEMENT 500grs – WHAT IS THE WATER

2)IN CEMENT STRENGTH TEST -42.5N

WHAT IS THE CEMENT CONTENT AND WATER CONTENT

PL REPLY

Anandh says:

Sir,
AM doind BE civil engg 1st year . but i am very much intrested in becoming an architect.
Is there any PG courses for that.?

plz do sugest me ….am waiting……..

arthi says:

hi..
i need the top civil companies in chennai

Jean M le Roux says:

Sir

Would like to know the amount of water needed in general,Litre wise,per m3 of 25Mpa Concrete.

Shubham Agarwal says:

sir’
i am student of b-tech 3rd year. i want to make some working model related to civil engg. can u please suggest me some idea and also the procedure how to make it?

thanks……

vinayaka mothkur says:

Sir,
Slab cover is been peeling of day by day due to expansion of reinforcement bars.

how can we prevent this process and any suggestions to increase the strength of a slab

please reply regarding this problem…..

thank you….

shashi says:

sir

M working for Pre engineered Building, i want to know want is the differences between American codes & Indian codes so that i can tell my clients regarding the same.

alok says:

sir,i am interested to know about the dimension of standard brick and normal brick of india and their differences. please reply.

jassa says:

which branch of civil eng is best for job in us as i am in
+2non medical india and planning to go to us for studying

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