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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"

Pankaj says:

Good Eve si,
what projects can we choose as minor projects we can do in structures

ajeet kumar says:

i’m doing b.tech civil engg. right now n i want to know that what i can do while studying
in this branch.

ajeet kumar says:

what a civil engineer can do while pursuing a degree in b. tech civil engg.whta can i do while studying in yhis field

viswanadh says:

dear sir,

iam 3rd year civil engineering student.

iam going to do the mini project in this semister in structures, pls suggest me some project titles.

husam says:

ummm im a civil engineering student in diploma level…
i was wondering if u could answer these questions 4 me…

Explain the role of reinforcement in concrete column.
Explain spacer in reinforced concrete.
Describe Framework for concrete beam.
Describe and explain what is scaffolding

ur help is very well appreciated

ala'a says:

iam alaa from palestine >>> i hope to know about “the effect of fineness of cement on durability and hardaing” becaused i prepare study about the effect of fineness of cement

troy says:

hi, im troy from philippines,,, i need help… i don’t have a title for our feasibility study… i need suggested titles for this…please… thank you:D

murugan says:

Dear Sir,
hi.. i need to know about the detail design of MS pipe scaffolding.. how we use this pipes in staging works how mush load its taking and how can we calculate better…thanking you sir

Manish says:

Dear sir,
In what condition for standard core cutter test,we can say the layer uis compacted..
I mean to say what is the minimum % of compaction is require while calculating by formula Dd/MDdX100.

What ever the result will,in that minimum limit how much is required to say soil is compacted
Mean 90% & above or 95% &above.

venkat says:

sir,
kindly suggest the courses related to low cost housing, preferably master degree programs… i am a civil engg graduate and as a career i want to concentrate on low cost housing…

suhas says:

dear sir
i’m a second year civil engineering student , how can i go for further studies in architecture……….

rohan says:

Sir, I am a final year civil engineering student from Thapar University, Patiala. Can u plz tell me in what situations do we use open foundations???

Bilal Ayub says:

hi,
i need to know about the use n application examples of mechanics in civil engineering..plz reply

piper halliwell says:

just wanna ask… wat are the different methods or application can be applued in our course..

example.. is the bacteria that can be associate w/ the cement ???

mithun says:

sir, im a Btech student… i hav this project on stadium construction.. i wnt to knw the National building codes for stadium construction… that is in india…

Borg says:

Greetings, My base course material tested 2.353 MDD and OMC of 9.4% – this base course will be 15cm thick; is this suitable to support 15cm of concrete? Thanks you.

Saad says:

sir!
kindly need some notes related to designing of tunnel and differnent ground treatment methods used in tunnels

FatPlumber says:

I really am a Fat Plumber, my question is how much of the core of a concrete block may be drilled out before needing a reinforcing sleeve installed? Can any of the web be removed?

sooraj says:

sir,
i m a BE student….. i m having an assignment on highway alignment.so i humbly request u to giv me some notes on dis topic.
its disadvantages,requirements,factors controlling & eng: survey 4 highway alignment…

Shafiqul Mowla says:

Dear Sir,

We would like to purchase the following equipments from you for our University. These we need for our Laboratory of Civil Engineering. I would be glade if you refer me a proper manufacturer for these.

1) Universal Test, Machine ( U.T.M)—–Qty: 01
Capacity – 1000 K.N. without calibration

2) Brick Saw — Qty: 01
Table Model Masonry Saw ( Concrete Saw )

3) Cube Mold 6″ X 6″ X 6″ — Qty: 06 Nos

4) Cement Cube Mold 2″ X 2″ X 2″ — Qty: 03 Nos

And many more items.

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