INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR CIVIL ENGINEER

IN GULF COUNTRIES ABOUT CONCRETE

Q:01
What are Tests performed when Concrete reaches Site?

Ans: Slump Test, Temperature Test and Cube Moulds Filling for
Compressive strength tests. Cubes are placed in shaddy area for 48
hours prior to send to lab.
Q:02
What is third party for testing of concrete?

Ans: It is recognised Laboratory for testing.

Q:03
What standards are followed for testing of concrete?

Ans: ASTM AND BS.

Q:04
What are minimum and maximum temperatures for fresh
concrete?

Ans: Theses are 22 Degree Celsius and 32 Degree Celcius. For Mass
Concrete It is 27 Degree Celsius and 38 Degree. And ambient
temperature should not exceed 40 Degree.
Q:05
What are different slumps for Concrete Elements?

Ans: Footing, Slabs and Beams 50mm to 100mm

Column and retaining wall 75mm to 150mm
Pavements 20mm to 30mm
Mass Concrete 25mm to 50mm
Q:06
What to do if slump is not meeting the required value?

Ans: Admixture will be added to solve the problem keeping in view

that the W/C ratio is not disturbed otherwise rejected.
Q:07
What is minimum frequency of filling cubes for compressive strength?

Ans: One sample = 7 Cubes after every 30m3 if pouring <= 90m3
One sample = 7 Cubes after every 100m3 if pouring >= 90m3
and<=2000m3
One sample = 7 Cubes after every 200m3 if pouring >= 2000m3
Every Sample has 7 Cubes. Two to be tested at 7 days ,3 to be tested
at 28 days and 2 as directed by Engineer.
Above is minimum frequency. Mostly cubes are taken as directed by
Consultant and specification.
Q:08
What to do if Compressive stregth is not meeting the required value?

Ans: NDT Testing for concrete and if still not satisfactory then demolish
Q:09
What is NDT of Concrete?

Ans: Non Destructive Testing that includes following tests

Ultrasonic pulse Velocity
Rebound Hammer
Core Cutting
Q:10
What are minimum covers for concrete elements?

Ans: Salb 20mm

Beam 25mm
Column 40mm
Footing 50mm to 70mm
Retaining wall 60mm
Q:11
What is minimum strength and thickness of blinding?

Ans: 15N/mm2 and 75mm respectively

Q:12
What are Lab Tests for Concrete?

Ans: Compressive strength

Flexural Strength (MOR)
Water Absorption
Permeability
Split Cylinder Test
Q:13
What is SRC And GGBS?

Ans: SRC (65% SRC and 35% OPC) is sulphate Resisting Concrete
and used in sub structure where sulphate attacks are high.
GGBS is Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Cement Concrete
also used in substructure and is 70 % GGBS and 30 % OPC
Q:14
What are factors affecting durability of concrete?

Ans: Exposure of concrete affects durability

Contaminated Air, Harsh Weathers, Backfilling Soil having sulphates
and chlorides , Contaminated Water Penetration Through Soil having
harmful chemicals. It Means Concrete should have proper impermeabilty.
Q:15
Why water proofing of substructure is done ?

Ans: To reduce sulphate and chloride attacks that reduce durability

Q:16 What are Types of waterproofing for concrete ?

Ans: Bitumen Emulsion (Hot and cold applied bitumen)

Bitumen Emulsion plus Mat
Epoxy based Emulsions
Epoxy based emulsion plus sheet
Cementicious Materials
Injection materials in water Tanks
GRP Lining in Water Tanks
Q:17
What is self compacting concrete?

Ans: It needs no vibration and flows under its own weight. Its slupms are
550mm to 750mm. It is used in conjusted areas where we cant place and
vibrate easily.
Q:18
What is shortcrete?

Ans: Mostly used in tunnels and it is sprayed through nozel at high velocity.
Q:19
What is Light Weight Concrete?

Ans: Also called Foam or cellular Concrete having low density of 400 to
1200 kg per m3. It is used for insulation and water proofing . Consists of
cement sand water and foaming agent.
Q:20
What are curing methods for concrete?

Ans: Ponding and spraying ,Wet Hessen Cloth for vertical Elements
and Curing compounds.
Q:20
What is Nominal Mix and design Mix? ACI Code
Trial batches?
Local Specifications?
QCS ?
Exposure Classes?
Creep,Thermal Cracks?
Segregation,Honey Combing,Bleeding
Admixtures
Types of cement and tests
Fine and coarse aggregates (20mm,12mm to maximum 35mm)
Testing of Coarse and Fine Aggregate
pH value of water 6 to 8,Drinking Water
Q:20
What are Tests for Pile?

Ans: Pile Load Test and Pile Integrity Tests.