Civil Engineering Technical Interview Questions (With Answers)
1. What is the bearing capacity of soil?
It is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without failure.
2. What is the difference between M20 and M25 concrete?
M20 has a compressive strength of 20 MPa, while M25 has 25 MPa.
3. What is curing in concrete?
Curing maintains moisture in concrete to ensure proper hydration and strength gain.
4. What is the purpose of a slump test?
It measures the workability or consistency of fresh concrete.
5. What is the difference between one-way and two-way slabs?
One-way slabs bend in one direction, two-way slabs bend in both directions.
6. What is compaction in construction?
It increases the density of soil to improve its load-bearing capacity.
7. What is the function of reinforcement in concrete?
Reinforcement resists tensile stresses and increases strength.
8. What is the water-cement ratio?
It is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement in a concrete mix.
9. What is a cantilever beam?
A beam fixed at one end and free at the other.
10. What is segregation in concrete?
It is the separation of coarse aggregates from the mix.
