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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"

G Ravinder says:

I wanna information about my one shuttering, how much budget required for 1 lac Sq/f My one shuttering. plz tell me which company are producing those materials..

Dawnga says:

can you please help me to design slab with corner held down as per IS code with full drawings. i see lots of books, the way they express is all different. please help me

R.Vishnu Priya says:

Dear Sir,
The soil test conducted in a particular area will be applicable and valid for how many years and please provide me the reason for it.

RONNY CANTILLO says:

wHERE I CAN GET ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ” EXTRA SIZE IN SOILS OF ENBANKMENTS” I WOULD KNOW WHAT IS THE MEANING ABOUT EXTRA SIZE SOILS, WHAT HAPPENS INTO THE ENBANKMENTS IN ROADS THAT HAS A EXTRA SIZE SOILS, CAN YOU SOLVE MY QUIESTION

Essam Qayyem says:

Hello

in ASTM C649, what’s the effective gauge length exactly? Can I have a sample datasheet for this test?

Pankaj Jain says:

Dear Sir,
I have a industrial plot sized appx 38M X 112 M. Plot is situated very near to a railway station. The ground level of plot is about 3′ low to the road. I am interested to construct a factory shed on it. Kindly advise me the following;
1. How earth filling work of the land can be avoided as it costs appx. 15 Lacs investement. And in this case how can rain water/ domestic water be dispossed off.
2. How to construct low cost boundry wall about 8′ high allround the plot. Two sides of plots have already constructed building, One side is road, other side is open land.
Thanks,
Pankaj Jain

Amodu moshood says:

Pls, can anybody enlighten me on how to go about the design of a 1000 capacity multipurpose hall?

vineet sharma says:

sir , i want to know the testing procedure of material ( course and fine sand, bricks, and cement ) at site.

Gangaram Sapkota says:

Sir, i am studying in 6th semester b.tech in civil engineering. I would like to know about the companies for doing my summer internship.
thankyou.

kunle bukola says:

What is the average strength of grade 25 concrete in 7, 14, and 28 days,having used 18mm aggregate in volumetric mixes.

Anant Parghi says:

Dear Sir,
I am doing research on Application of Nano materials in Construction and Civil Engineering. I would like to ask regarding nano materials. Could you please give me a Nano Materials suppliers list, address, email etc. in CANADA. Where should I purchase these nano materials in CANADA (North America). I would like to purchase, Carbon Nonotubes, nano cement, nano silica (Sio2), Tio2 etc..
I would request, please provide me some information where should I purchase these materials in CANADA. Your help would greatly appreciated in this regards.
Thanks!!
Anant, UBC,CANADA.

Don says:

I’m working on a school project, we need to build an operational town, on an island that just popped out of the ocean.
I’m having a hard time finding a list of progression from start to finish design, sewer & water to paved streets and ready to open the doors of homes, apartments, retail stores, schools and everything else that we need.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks Don

Anand says:

I want a comparison between PEB Building Vs RCC Building

m.venkata siva says:

how to get good knowledge in water treatment plant construction

Rajkumar says:

Sir, 1 want to know the process of re-bend test for reinforcement steel in construction

Anand Gupta says:

Sir, I have asked to design a building 50Mx 50M roof at 10M consists of RCC columns & Steel roof with metal decking. The problem i am facing is connection detailing at RCC columns & steel Beams.
pls. advice construction friendly connection details.

garv suri says:

i want to do summer training between 15th june to 25th july, where to apply and how?

william rodrigues says:

pls explain to calculate the volume of sand and stone aggregate stored in bulk

VIJAI KUMAR says:

SIR, I WANT TO KNOW THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VITRIFIED TILES AND CERAMICS TILES

Kota Nageswara Rao says:

ceramic tiles having 1mm to 2mm thick ceramic top coat only remining body burnt clay after long the ceramic coating automatically washed but vertified tile having whole body homogenous colour clay.It is polishedj type.

ankit kumar says:

sir,,,,,,,,,,, how can i be designer in civil engineering field ?

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