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| Subject | Date Asked |
| work from home opprtunity for civil engg | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a Civil engineer having 15 years of experience in multi storeyed residential apartment ... A: Of course, you could always work from home provided however you have good connections to get enough ... | |
| Bamboo scaffolding v/s steel scaffolding | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: i am in the construction industry, i am using bamboo scaffolding for a 4 storeyed building, the ... A: You can absolutely use the Bamboo scaffolding for your building - I see no problem with that ... | |
| Foundation for Free-Fall ride | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm a student and I have a project of designing a free-fall ride. It is a ride that move vertical up ... A: Two criteria should be considered: a) gravity load, taking into consideration the dynamic effect; ... | |
| Buildability | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Could you please define "buildability" for me in words that a layman would understand? Many thanks ... A: Buildability is defined as "the extent to which the design of a building facilitates ease of ... | |
| civil engineering | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: how to ensure or check the levels in a building, i mean the levels of plinth beams, lintel beams, ... A: You can't FINALIZE the cost without the drawings! On the other hand, the price of any trade or item ... | |
| foundations | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I am an graduate engineer currently working in Kenya but current assigned to a project in Ethiopia. ... A: Sir, We usually do not place a raft foundation, which is classified as "shallow foundation" at such ... | |
| rcc column | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: when ever we design a rcc column how is the width of column decided A: It's either you fix the size of the column, i.e. length & width, then check if it's within the ... | |
| about density of soil | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: . I'm a student. Something in soil mechanics confused me. What is the different for the density of ... A: The density of the soil comprises of the dry particles, water, and gaseous materials. When we talk ... | |
| Selection of Final Year Project | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: i am an 3rd year undergraduate student.i want your help for selection of my final year project as i ... A: Indeed, your question(s) are very hard to objectively answer! I really can not decide on your ... | |
| Progress and quality control | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: this question may looks silly to you but, it is bit serious for me. As for the normal QA/Qc ... A: Such procedures are implemented to ensure adherence to the agreed quality and provide control to the ... | |
| foundations | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: how would you calculate the area of a strip foundation with the allowing bearing pressure of the sub ... A: First, you need to find the resultant load and location by summing moment at, say, one of the edges ... | |
| Bending moment | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I need to work out the bending moment for a steel beam. The beam is a UDL with other loads, such as ... A: Is the beam simply supported or continuous? Each has a different equation. At any rate, the simplest ... | |
| Project Engineer | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Please help me with answers to the following: What is Project engineering all about 1.what are the ... A: Project Engineering/Management involves basically the control of cost, time, and the delivery of the ... | |
| Confused about salary | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I' am really insterested on becoming a civil engineer someday, but before that, something is holding ... A: I have been working as an Engineer for 15 years. The salary is commensurable with experience. I'm ... | |
| Confused about salary | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I' am really insterested on becoming a civil engineer someday, but before that, something is holding ... A: As far as the first Q, nobody hires anybody forever! It's all about "supply and demand". This trend ... | |
| finishing productivity | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: sir, i would like to know about finishing works productivity in UAE. 1. tiling 2.blockwork ... A: Labor productivity is different in different regions. As I'm not working in the UAE, I'm not in a ... | |
| Dams | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm a Civil Engineering student and I am currently taking a fluid mechanics laboratory in which I ... A: Unfortunately, the Hydraulics part of the Dam Design is not my area. You may contact any reference, ... | |
| Footings/Slab | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I would like to build a cabin near a ceek in very sandy soil. The building is simple stick built ... A: Unfortunately, a Geotechnical Lab. has to carry out the investigation, usually by the SPT method. In ... | |
| Footings/Slab | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I would like to build a cabin near a ceek in very sandy soil. The building is simple stick built ... A: In order to give you an indication of the pad size, the bearing capacity of soil must be ... | |
| HONEY-COMBING | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm working at a Construction Project site. Recently we have faced a problem of "Honey-Combing" in ... A: Your problem is indeed a simple one! Just expose the affected area and refill with epoxy based ... | |
| building maintenance? | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: . i hv a question regarding civil engineer's job.. when a building construction is completed,does ... A: Engineers are diversified in their expertise. In other words, the Architect usually designs the ... | |
| design? | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: Hey there. My name's Anie and I'm taking a class in Environmental Science. We are studying ... A: I'm sorry, but I have received your message only today, thus I apologize for the delay in response. ... | |
| Construction question | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I am about preparing for a job interview in Civil Engineering & construction. What do you think are ... A: It all depends on the post for which you're applying for! Typical questions could be about your ... | |
| Civil Engineering (Retrofitting) | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: and now i also want to provide the net inside of the tank so it act as one body in EQ. Is that idea ... A: Adnan, I have received your question on December 04 and answered you on December 05, thus I don't ... | |
| Civil Engineering (Retrofitting) | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: There is tank made of stone masonary and platered all inside and tank is damged in EQ and now water ... A: It's not the plastering which counts; it's the materials that you use to plaster the inner walls ... | |
| consulting firm | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: how does a consulting firm profits? can i have the whole structure of a consulting firm (like how ... A: Well, it is different in different countries and regions. Nonetheless, consulting firms usually ... | |
| manpower productivity | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: how can i get the production like masons producing how much plaster and for 1 cubic meter concrete ... A: Labor Productivity is different in different countries and from one type of project to another. ... | |
| weight bearing capacity of concrete | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering on the weight bearing capacity of concrete of 4" thickness?, Is there a general ... A: There are many aspects to consider in determining the capacity of a concrete member, such as shear, ... | |
| Maintenance | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I have often been confused about maintenance, as it relates to Civil Engineers. How can Civil ... A: Usually, Civil Engineers assess, from a technical standpoint, the required measures to be taken in ... | |
| career questions | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Abdulaziz Jarkas, Hi, my name is Alex Zagorski and I was considering a job as a civil engineer. ... A: To give you an answer, I need to know where you live! Threre are various good Universities offering ... | |
| tension on a weighted cable | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a taut steel cable tied to 2 trees 100 feet apart. A 200 lb weight is suspended in the ... A: If we assume an angle of 45 deg., and the total weight (200 lbs) is equally supported by both trees, ... | |
| Interview | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: my name is Izell Comford. Currently, I attend the University of California San Diego. I am a ... A: Please find the answers to your questions below: 1. What engineering discipline did you graduate ... | |
| specific gravity of soil | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: why we do this lab , how GS could affect soil properties. why this lab is importance A: The Specific Gravity (Gs) is needed for various calculations purposes in Soil Mechanics, e.g. void ... | |
| road bed calculations | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a gravel access road 1800'long with core smapling showing fine sand (beach type) fifteen feet ... A: I'm sorry, but this is outside my area of expertise. You may want to consult with a Geotechnical ... | |
| Construction /civil engineering terms | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I always have problems in identifying the materials, equipments or terminology of construction or ... A: I think the best way for you is to get some Catalogues from different sources to identify the ... | |
| pad foundation construction | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: can you give me the detailed procedure for the construction of a pad foundation? A: I'm sorry, but I have not heard the term "Pad Foundation" before! Do you mean an Isolated or Spread ... | |
| Buildability | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any micro examples re warehousing projects ? Warm regards, AnthonyCan you list a few ... A: Unfortunately not. However, if you have a certain inquiry about something in particular, please let ... | |
| Buildability | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: Can you list a few buildability issues you may have with the construction of a distribution ... A: At the outset, and from a macro-level perspective, you may want to consider the most suitable ... | |
| Vierendeel Truss | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: Abdulaziz Jarkas I have a question about Vierendeel Truss (no diagonals) that I have to solve it by ... A: In simple terms, the first M-A theorem states that the slope from any two points is equal to the ... | |
| reading comprehension | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: Ilike to have som reading comprehension and text about Civil Engineering. regards A: You can go to a bookstore or a University Library and check the Engineering Section where you would ... | |
| Home based work for BE Civil Er reg. | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: Is there any job that can be done from the home for BE (Civil Engineerig) If so what type of job I ... A: As you have indicated, you're working for the Tender Dept. If I understood you correctly, you can ... | |
| Salary | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: A new company need me to manage and develop, we estimate by the end of year, we can create 1.5 ... A: First, you have not told me anything about your qualifications! As you may know, income is related ... | |
| engineering/maths | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: on the topic the geometry of a circle i have to discuss the maththematical principles and then i ... A: I will answer, to the best of my knowledge, this type of question although I think you should be ... | |
| engineering/maths | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: on the topic congurent triangles i have to discuss the maththematical principles and then i have to ... A: Congruent triangles are those triangles having the same shape and size, therefore, also could be ... | |
Civil Engineering
Answers by Expert:
Dr. Abdulaziz Jarkas
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Expertise
I can answer questions in Constructability, Buildability, and Construction Productivity. In addition, I can provide professional advice related to Reinforced Concrete Design, Project & Construction Management.
Experience
17 years industrial experience in Structural Design and Project/Construction Management. Ph.D. in Construction Engineering & Management.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Construction Engineering & Management
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