Civil Engineering/tuning combs

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Expert: - 5/25/2005


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Thanks for answering, but another question...isn't the musical instrument thingy called a tuning fork [with 2 prongs]?  These look like a comb for your hair. And what exactly is a 'civil' engineer?-------------------------
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I recently acquired a set of tuning combs.  They look old, are metal [brass?] and came in a brass envelope.  Do you have any idea what they are used for?  I thought perhaps they had an engineering application.  Each comb has teeth that are a different size. If you aren't familiar with them, can you recommend another area of expertise I should search within?  Thanks!
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Hi Elaine,

As far as I know, these are used more in mechanical engineering (where vibration and frequency of machinery, etc is evaluated), but not in civil engineering applications.

Of course, they are also used for musical instruments, which is the most common application.

I hope that helps!

Kind regards,

Arshad


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Hi Elaine,

Yes, you are absolutely right- the musical ones are forks.

Visit the following website to get some background of civil engineering:   http://www.ice.org.uk/homepage/index.asp

Basically we deal with the built environment, from roads, bridges, water supply, dams, hydro schemes, tunnels, to buildings, warehouses, factories, towers, airports, etc.

Hope that answers your question!

Kind regards,

Arshad.

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Arshad Khan

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I can answer any questions to do with civil and structural engineering consultancy and construction industry in East Africa and the Middle East, and specifically with the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. My particular expertise is in the aseismic design and optimisation of tall buildings.

Experience

Employment history: 36 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Zambia, Austria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha and the U.A.E.

Organizations
.Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) .Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers(UK) .Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya .Registered Engineer, ERB, Kenya .Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Engineers Chapter) .Chartered Engineer (UK)

Publications
•1984: International Conference on the Art and Practice of Structural Design, London •1994: 3rd Int. Kerensky Conference in Structural Engineering, Singapore •2008: International Conference on High-Rise Towers, Abu Dhabi

Education/Credentials
BSc, 1st Class Hons, in Building Engineering, University of Bath, UK MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, University of London. Diploma of Imperial College, UK.

Awards and Honors
•Science Congress Special Award (for 2-seater Hovercraft - 1968) •Institution of Civil Engineers Award for outstanding performance at Bath University (1975) •Concrete Society Postgraduate study Bursary Award (1976) •Consular Representative for British High Commission, Nairobi. (1995 to 1998) •Examiner for Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Interviews, Nairobi. (1997 to 1998) •Branch Representative in Vienna for PI assessment for Inst. of Struct. Engrs. (1999 to date)

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