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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"

Ranjan Arya says:

please tell me how to calculate bar length in circular raft example :- bottom bar 20mm 150mm space c/c and circular raft dia is 12 mtr. what is the length of every bar

Suresh says:

I have one house(only Ground floor) constructed without pillar , we have foursides free Space , Can i put pillar Fourside and build 1st floor , if yes do we need to put the Beam in Ground floor before lifting to first floor.

kanagaraj says:

How to find the weight of galvanized plain sheet

Dharma Raj Dhakal says:

What is flexible retaining wall?

Venkat says:

Sirs, I am planning to have a 100 ft * 100ft Compound wall on vacant site with semi rock soil. This is for Temporary – stop theives structure. Suggest me the cheapest way to put up a Compound wall that should resist the theives

Suriya prakash says:

Dear sir, while doing back filling of mud& soil, one vertical crack was developed along the joints of laterite stone masonry retaining wall. Will it create a problem afterwards? Retaining wall tk is .5m & length is 6.5m. crack appeared 2m from the end. Wall ht is 3m & backfilling ht is 1.3m

S N Bhusagar says:

HOW TO CALCULATE PROPERTION OF CONCRETE

Giaul Hoque says:

sir, i want to design a conference hall measuring 9.00mx20.00. the gl to pl height is 6.00 m and all periferial rc coloumn size is 350 mmx500 mm, bay spacing is 3.00 m center. there is no intermediate coloumn. please sugest me the col & roof beam size alongwith reinforcement details. thank you.

Mohit saini says:

Dear team,

i want to ask a question of Cement. in local market Delhi/ncr many cement brand are available. which is good for home construction and which type grade we have to use.
kindly replay asap by mail.

SJ Singh says:

Concrete M 10 means what and ratios – cement :sand: aggregate

Material Engineer Sabir Ullah says:

Sir!
What,s the relation of ”Specific Gravity” And ”Unite Wight” with the size of aggregate.

Regard

Had Isa says:

I have to design a beam in a hall of span 13.5 metres ,but available steel is 12 meter long .How should I put the steel in this case ?

A V YUGESH says:

How to build a home for a normal person with a very minimised cost (for ex:- 16*30 squarefeets)?
can you please design a plan for it ? what is the actual cost required to build and where we can reduce the cost?

Abhijeet kawale says:

please suggest the IS-Code for selecting wooden door frame<criteria includes strength & durability of wood/timber

CHETAN says:

CAN U SUGGEST ME HOW TO MAKE A OLD ROOF WATER PROOF

pranav panchal says:

What is the actual additional admixture adding ratio in concrete?

Suppose I have 1 cu.mt concrete in TM and I need to add admixture then in which qty I can add admixture?

Dinesh says:

In a two dimensional flow in x- y plane if du/dy= dv/dx then the fluid element will under go

Logaraja says:

Dear sir,
I want know what are the tests are conducted heat resistance test?

P.N raju says:

What IS code for vitrified tiles

john says:

what are types of pile caps? and which criteria was used to name those types?

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