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Proposed Q&A site for under-grads, post-grads and researchers as well as professionals and academics of all aspects of civil engineering. It will cover all five sub-divisions- * Structure * Geo-technical * Transportation * Environment * Water resources
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Would be very exciting to see stackexchange being used for Civil. I am a PhD student in Structural Engineering and would be keen to answer questions. – dim_voly Oct 19 '12 at 8:47

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What are the pros and cons of a "roundabout" intersection vs. a traffic light intersection?
added by ROFLwTIME Oct 8 '12 at 12:27
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In SAP2000, what are the different options for defining seismic mass?
added by dim_voly Oct 19 '12 at 8:45
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What is the difference between engineering stress and true stress?
added by Md. Golam Rashed, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 10 '12 at 18:48
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What are some ways to prevent concrete from cracking long term when installing a driveway?
added by ROFLwTIME Oct 8 '12 at 12:37
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Is there a ratio or established practice that determines how deep a structure must go in the ground relative to how tall it will ultimately become?
added by ROFLwTIME Oct 19 '12 at 12:30
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What is the difference between a traffic circle and a roundabout?
added by Stat-R Oct 8 '12 at 19:44
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Is there a design procedure (any country) for floor diaphragms to transfer forces from earthquake actions into the seismic resisting components?
added by dim_voly Oct 27 '12 at 8:46
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I have recently completed my B.E (civil) , what are the newest fields of study I can go for in the present time ?
added by Curious Nov 17 '12 at 17:11
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How does one calculate the volume flow rate and pressure at the outlet of a converging pipe where the fluid is compressible? (Inlet variables known)
added by Ōkami Feb 7 at 9:18
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When can you use the full yield capacity of chalk, instead of only the allowable?
added by thomas michael wallace Nov 15 '12 at 22:01
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What are the main benefits and drawbacks of a gerber girder?
added by Zigu Apr 28 at 17:26
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