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About Dr. Abdulaziz Jarkas
(Top Expert on this page)

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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Questions Answered By Expert  Dr. Abdulaziz Jarkas 
In Category  Civil Engineering

SubjectDate Asked

work from home opprtunity for civil engg1/1/2009
  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 scaffolding6/26/2007
  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 ride6/22/2007
  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; ...
Buildability6/11/2007
  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 engineering6/8/2007
  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 ...
foundations6/7/2007
  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 column5/28/2007
  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 soil5/27/2007
  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 Project5/20/2007
  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 control5/11/2007
  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 ...
foundations4/27/2007
  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 moment4/23/2007
  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 Engineer4/19/2007
  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 salary4/5/2007
  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 salary4/4/2007
  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 productivity3/27/2007
  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 ...
Dams3/23/2007
  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/Slab3/20/2007
  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/Slab3/19/2007
  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-COMBING3/5/2007
  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 question2/23/2007
  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 firm11/5/2006
  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 productivity11/2/2006
  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 concrete10/30/2006
  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, ...
Maintenance10/28/2006
  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 questions10/19/2006
  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 cable10/17/2006
  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, ...
Interview10/13/2006
  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 soil10/12/2006
  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 calculations9/27/2006
  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 terms9/24/2006
  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 construction8/29/2006
  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 ...
Buildability8/9/2006
  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 ...
Buildability8/7/2006
  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 Truss8/1/2006
  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 comprehension6/23/2006
  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 ...
Salary4/11/2006
  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/maths3/28/2006
  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/maths3/28/2006
  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 ...

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