TCE Interview Questions and Answers

Earthquake design of a multi storey building involves analyzing seismic forces, selecting appropriate structural systems, and implementing design measures to ensure safety.

• Analyze seismic forces based on the building location and seismic zone

• Select appropriate structural systems such as reinforced concrete or steel frames

• Implement design measures like base isolation, dampers, and shear walls to enhance building's seismic performance

Bending moment diagram of a fixed beam subjected to udl throughout the whole length.

• Calculate the reactions at the supports of the beam

• Determine the equation for bending moment at any point along the beam

• Plot the bending moment diagram with positive and negative values

• The bending moment will be maximum at the supports and zero at the midpoint of the beam

Bending moment diagram of a 1-bay, 1-storey portal frame with point load at column middle.

• Calculate reactions at supports

• Determine internal forces at critical points

• Plot bending moment diagram using equations or software

• Identify maximum bending moment and its location

Dynamic method considers time history of earthquake while equivalent static method simplifies earthquake forces into equivalent static forces.

• Dynamic method analyzes building response to actual time history of earthquake ground motion.

• Equivalent static method simplifies earthquake forces into equivalent static forces based on simplified assumptions.

• Dynamic method is more accurate but computationally intensive, while equivalent static method is simpler and quicker to use.

• Dynam...read more

Design process of one-way and two-way slabs and their differences

• One-way slab design involves calculating bending moments and shear forces along one direction, typically supported on two opposite sides. Two-way slab design considers bending moments and shear forces in both directions, usually supported on all four sides.

• One-way slab design is simpler and more common in practice, while two-way slab design is more complex and requires additional considerations such as torsion a...read more

IS 10262 is required for mix design in civil engineering.

• IS 10262 is the code for concrete mix design in India.

• It provides guidelines for proportioning of concrete ingredients based on strength and durability requirements.

• The code covers various aspects such as water-cement ratio, workability, and compressive strength.

• Mix design is crucial for ensuring the desired properties and performance of concrete.

• Following the code helps in achieving the desired strength and durability ...read more