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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"

J.D.PANDA says:

which is responsible for shrinkage crack in concrete,high water cement ratio or low water cement ratio.

Er. Rajan Sharma says:

What is the maximum allowed quantity of cement in concrete for any kind of design mix in %

Muhammad Arfan says:

Hello sir,
Pleas tell me how calculate the bent up bars in plenth and floor beam….

gowtham says:

please explain the design of concealed beams in rcc structures

Ajmal Ahmadani says:

Please sir i want to know with ASTM or ACI Standard that whether we can add water or not when Mix Design was prepared under wet with surface dry conditions while when being used is in dry condition.
thanks you so much for an early response

bharat prajapati says:

how to be soil core cutter report in canal work plz mail me thank you

Detailing of intersection of concrete beam with column with same width says:

How are the beam bars passed through the column If they are with same width say 230 mm
Thanks

Alex says:

Tributary area load calculation in structural design

Aditya Singh says:

sir, i want to know that a civi engineer can do government job ……… with government job can civil engineer can do a builder business…………….

Amit says:

What will be the tolerance limit for flush door shutter for its bent.

Debasis Barman says:

What type of grouting methods are suitable for excavation in impermeable clays of permeability between 1X10-5 to 1×10-7m/s. Undrained shear strength of the clays are varying from 25kPa to increase in values with depth. The site is based in Howrah near Kolkata regions.

Debasis Barman says:

What is the difference between Compensation Grouting & Jet Grouting in reference to applications?

kevin says:

hello there….. i have question regarding concrete mix.
For better workability uncrushed aggregates can be used but uncrushed aggregates can reduce the strength of the mix, adding admixtures would help to over com this problem?

Habeeb Gbenga says:

Pls sir,kindly help me with the lab procedures for the following tests on cement and concrete:
1.Heat of hydration
2.Compressive strength
3.Sulphate expansion
4.Air content
5.False setting
6.Density
Thank U sir.

Krishna kant says:

How to calculate 8mm thick ms round plate dia 6meter.

Michael Arimanwa says:

Since different cement companies produce cements with different physical and chemical characteristics, what is/are the effect(s) of the difference on concrete properties?

ankit singhal says:

i m doing civil engg. nd now i passout 2nd yr…… so plz give me any suggestion for future…

Anshul says:

sir,i m a project intern for four weeks summer internship at bangalore metro and want to prepare project report,please guide me what all things to be included in that.

Shrirang R says:

Sir,
In item rate contracts, for Excavation item, why we kept different rates for excavation at different depth e.g. 0.0 m to 3.0 , 3.om to 6.o m. Though in general poplin / excavator having 6m long arm.

Er. Vijaykumar B Patil, Sangli, Maharashtra says:

Please let me know conversion of Khan into Sqm for built-up areas in villages in Maharashtra

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