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Asked: August 2, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is the best solution for replacing existing lights in order to improve the lighting efficiency of a highway?

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What is the best solution for replacing existing lights in order to improve the lighting efficiency of a highway?

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    Using the following ways, Usage of maximum energy-efficient lighting Usage of a smarter lighting system. Sodium lamp replaced by LED's in a first way Use artificial light as per requirement in the second way Thanks.

    Using the following ways,

    1. Usage of maximum energy-efficient lighting
    2. Usage of a smarter lighting system.

    1. Sodium lamp replaced by LED’s in a first way
    2. Use artificial light as per requirement in the second way

    Thanks.

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is full form of SP in Indian standard code?

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What is full form of SP in Indian standard code?

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    hi, SP - Special Publication According to BIS, it is a special piblication of IS(Indian Standard). IS :456:2000 (PRACTICE CODE FOR PLAIN AND REINFORCED) SP-34 (HANDBOOK ON CONCRETE AND REINFORCEMENT DETAILING)  

    hi, SP – Special Publication According to BIS, it is a special piblication of IS(Indian Standard).

    1. IS :456:2000 (PRACTICE CODE FOR PLAIN AND REINFORCED)
    2. SP-34 (HANDBOOK ON CONCRETE AND REINFORCEMENT DETAILING)

     

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Asked: July 20, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is best answer of “Introduce Yourself”?

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    Introduction differs from person to person. Everybody have their own way to introduce themself. If you are going for an interview it is most important to introduce yourself in correct manner because we all know that first impression is last impression. So, here are some tips which you can use for inRead more

    Introduction differs from person to person. Everybody have their own way to introduce themself. If you are going for an interview it is most important to introduce yourself in correct manner because we all know that first impression is last impression. So, here are some tips which you can use for introducing yourself in an interview or anywhere;

    • Start with a smile and make a greet to the person opposite of you.
    • Use a casual and friendly tone.
    • Give your education details in short.
    • Share about the reason you are there for.
    • Ellaborate on your experiences and achievements.
    • Give a short explanation about your project.
    • Tell about your interests and hobbies.
    • And conclude by saying THANKS with a SMILE.
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Asked: October 5, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is the reason behind the initial setting time of cement should not be less that 30min.?

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What is the reason behind the initial setting time of cement should not be less that 30min.?

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    What is the reason behind the initial setting time of cement should not be less that 30min.?

    Initial setting time of various types of cement: The value of the initial setting time is different for a different type of cement. The initial setting time of Quick setting cement is only 5 minute. The initial setting time of low heat cement is 60 minutes But usually, another type of cement has 30mRead more

    Initial setting time of various types of cement:

    • The value of the initial setting time is different for a different type of cement.

    • The initial setting time of Quick setting cement is only 5 minute.

    • The initial setting time of low heat cement is 60 minutes

    • But usually, another type of cement has 30minutes is the value of initial setting time.

    Please refer the above image for knowing the values of initial setting time and final setting time for various types of cement.


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Asked: September 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

Difference between map and plan?

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What is the difference between map and plan?

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    Map is a drawing showing the geographical features, facilities, roads, places, water bodies etc.. (natural & built) preferably covering large areas of land & waters. Plan is a drawing showing the proposed construction / development indicating the dimensions / measurements for further implemeRead more

    Map is a drawing showing the geographical features, facilities, roads, places, water bodies etc.. (natural & built) preferably covering large areas of land & waters.
    Plan is a drawing showing the proposed construction / development indicating the dimensions / measurements for further implementation.

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Asked: August 2, 2020In: Interview Questions

How would you approach a ground investigation for a building structure?

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    Some of the ground investigation which are done before building construction are :- - Desk study/preliminary risk assessments - Trial pitting and trenching - Window sampling and dynamic probe testing - Insitu testing - Cable percussive boreholes

    Some of the ground investigation which are done before building construction are :-
    – Desk study/preliminary risk assessments
    – Trial pitting and trenching
    – Window sampling and dynamic probe testing
    – Insitu testing
    – Cable percussive boreholes

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Asked: September 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is mean by sheroid triangle in the survey?

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What is mean by sheroid triangle in the survey?

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    The triangle which is formed on the earth by three geodesic lines joining three points on a spheroid while performing geodetic survey is known as spheroid triangle. Thank you.

    The triangle which is formed on the earth by three geodesic lines joining three points on a spheroid while performing geodetic survey is known as spheroid triangle.

    Thank you.

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Asked: September 23, 2020In: Interview Questions

Why cubes are tested at 3, 7 and 28 days for the Compressive Test?

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Why cubes are tested at 3, 7 and 28 days for the Compressive Test?

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    Cubes are tested at 3 , 7 and 28 days for the compressive test to gain more strength.

    Cubes are tested at 3 , 7 and 28 days for the compressive test to gain more strength.

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