Civil Engineering Interview Questions Part – 22
JPQuestion No. 01 Why nautical mile is different from statute mile? Answer: One nautical mile is defined by one latitude minute of arc (there are 60 such minutes to adegree).…
Civil Engineering Interview Questions Part – 21
Question No. 01 Should design life be the same as return period for design conditions? Answer: Design life means the minimum duration a structure is expected to last. The longer…
Civil Engineering Interview Questions Part – 20
Question No. 01 How do engineer determine the number of cells for concrete box girder bridges? Answer: If the depth of a box girder bridge exceeds 1/6 or 1/5 of…
Civil Engineering Interview Questions Part – 19
Question No. 01 What is the biggest dam in America? Answer: The Grand Coulee Dam Grand -Coulee, Washington a) Length 5,223 ft b) Height 550 ft Question No. 02 In…
Civil Engineering Interview Questions Part – 18
Question No. 01 General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (1992 Edition) Clause 15.09 specifies that tying wires for reinforcement adjacent to and above Class F4 and F5 finishes should be…
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Question. No.01 What are the strongest shapes in building? Answer: The pillars Question No. 02 In a curved pre-stressed bridge, how should the guided bearings in piers of the curved…
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Question No. 01 In dredged reclamation, what are the considerations in selecting between trailer suction hopper dredgers and grab dredgers? Answer: Trailer suction hopper dredgers are vessels which remove material…
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Question No. 01 In terms of pumping performance, how should engineers determine the use of radial flow pumps and axial flow pumps? Answer: Specific speed is usually defined for…
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Question No. 01 Can all utility detectors detect the depth of utilities? Answer: In Hong Kong, underground utility detectors are normally divided into two types: electromagnetic detector and ground penetrating…
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Question.No.01 Shall reversible moisture movement be taken into account in estimating movement for movement joints? Answer: The size of concrete is affected by changes in atmospheric humidity: moisture causes expansion…