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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: 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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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 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is the best answer for ”Why did you choose Civil Engineer?

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What is the best answer for ”Why did you choose Civil Engineer?

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    My answer would be, "Food, clothes, and shelter are the basic necessities of mankind. Civil engineering provides one of the three basic necessities. I also chose civil engineering because it is the most practical branch of civil engineering. It gives life to the drawings. The satisfaction of lookingRead more

    My answer would be, “Food, clothes, and shelter are the basic necessities of mankind. Civil engineering provides one of the three basic necessities. I also chose civil engineering because it is the most practical branch of civil engineering. It gives life to the drawings. The satisfaction of looking at your drawings and designs getting life and standing up tall can not be compared to any other form of pleasure!”

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Asked: May 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Utility Engineer in Metro Construction Works? 

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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Utility Engineer in Metro Construction Works?  

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    Job Description You will be responsible to Maintain the Utilities to support the Production Process of HDPE Jerry can manufacturing Unit. Compression & Vapour Absorption Based Water Chillers, Air Conditioners, Air Handling Units, Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Steam Boiler, Water Treatment PlaRead more

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    You will be responsible to Maintain the Utilities to support the Production Process of HDPE Jerry can manufacturing Unit.

    Compression & Vapour Absorption Based Water Chillers, Air Conditioners, Air Handling Units, Cooling Towers, Air Compressors, Steam Boiler, Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, etc.

    ‘few pointwise roles and responsibility of utility manager.

    1. To monitor and upkeep daily records, shifts, machine wise.
    2. To plan Maintenance activities in his concerned section.
    3. To monitor daily preventive maintenance scheduled adherence 100%
    4. To co-ordinate with OEMs’ in case of machine breakdown.
    5. To ensure that gauges fixture and instruments are available on the machine.
    6. To ensure that due care is taken while machine are in operated.
    7. To ensure that there is no wastage of electrical energy and other resources like water.
    8. To maintain the document.
    9. To ensure that the following electrical accessories of the machine are in safe condition and not damaged, and lose hanging or lying in unsafe mode –
    -> Electrical Wiring
    -> Power Socket
    ->Electrical Plug
    ->Doors (s) of Electrical plug.
    10. Knowledge of TPM, MTBF /MTTR, Electrical Panel, Switch gears, ACB / VCB, VRV, DG sets, Compressor, Six Sigma tools.

     

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Asked: September 22, 2020In: Interview Questions

How can we predict the height of a building without using the equipment?

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How can we predict the height of a building without using the equipment?

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    Trigonometry is the best method which can be used to predict the height of the building without using equipment. But if possible than you can also ask to see the builders plan.

    Trigonometry is the best method which can be used to predict the height of the building without using equipment. But if possible than you can also ask to see the builders plan.

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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: July 31, 2020In: Interview Questions

What is importance of MB in public works of government undertaking?

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What is importance of MB in public works of government undertaking?

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    MB (measurement book) is the book of measurement in which government authorities or organizations can take the actual measurement of work completed by the contractors. MB is the main heart of the government. The measurement written in MB book is 100% correct.

    MB (measurement book) is the book of measurement in which government authorities or organizations can take the actual measurement of work completed by the contractors. MB is the main heart of the government. The measurement written in MB book is 100% correct.

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