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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"

Bhim Shankar Mehar says:

What are differnce between Bitumen and Emulsion

Rehan Ghazi says:

Bitumen is used in Asphalt, and Emulsion is a kind of Paint used in walls.

subhasmita biswal says:

if the vertical height between FRL Level and FOUNDATION Level is 10m.Then how can i decide the size of open foundation by thumb rule? what should be the height of retaining wall ?

Guian Doman says:

How does chemical prestressing compare with Mechanical prestressing (conventional)?

Saxena Vishal R says:

dear sir,
i m a student of final year BE civil
we r using steel fibre in concrete along with glass particle ….let me know about it on my email id

kassahun says:

how to solve at the time of foundation column construction elongation of bar to minimize wastage?

Praveen says:

When the long bar is main bar in a foolting,if the dia of bars are same?

Rehan Ghazi says:

than the spacing will be equal on both side.

Ujjwal belawala says:

Hello sir , im here in search of laying wbm in fast manner
I mean is it possible to spread wbm aggregates by mechanical means like paver or anything else

Suhas says:

I want to do my final year project in zero energy buildings can you please suggest a particular field that I can do a project upon in a span of 3 months

gaurav jagtap says:

i want is code for mix design of a geopolymer concrete

Dharmendar says:

I want technical seminar topics for civil engineering it should be latest and unique plz help me

Tandaveshwara says:

Presently I am looking after production of precast members for different requirements of industry including dating of some architectural elements of 50 mm thick, with M30 and M40 grade concrete also. By using 20 mm aggregate lot of honeycombs come. Hence how to design 30 and 40 grades of concrete with 12 mm down as the maximum size aggregates

manish choubey says:

i am thinking some project on corrosion in rcc i want your help

GIRISH S KHARVI says:

Dear sir,
I completed my B.E. in CIVIL ENGINEERING. I didn’t got any suitable job anywhere. After 6 months a company hiring for mechanical and civil freshers which is highlighted for PEB construction…
I got selected as site supervisor..salary is too low..just two weeks gone…
What my question is, Is this field is suitable for me as civil engineer.??? Is there any future for me to build my career..? If YES, how..?? If NO, why…??
Please respond me sir.. I am feeling half minded do this work..

Abhishek kumar singh says:

Cellular light weight concrete, Crushed sand is an alternative to river sand

Rehan Ghazi says:

If a Cylinder test or Core Test fails in 6” R.C.C casted slab. What can we do? Can anyone give me answer?

Srikanth says:

The maximum bulking of sand is likely to occur at a percentage moisture content of

KC AGGARWAL says:

Please clarify whether Design Mix is always by weight. That is to say whether it is true that mixing ratio in Design Mix can never be decided or specified on volumetric basis.

Dolang Tagung says:

What is the standard formula applied / followed to determine the bearing capacity of soil in foundation? Is it terzaghi’s or Meyerhoff’s?

Nahid says:

Can you tell me about cost of aluminium work in the exterior. Is it calculate as sq.ft or any other.

Danish Mumtaz says:

Hi,
I am planning to have a rooftop swimming pool but with the glass base to make it visible from the below floor. Please suggest what things I need to keep in mind before proceeding because the main concern here is moisture.

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