ATS Group Senior Civil Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Development length is the minimum length of reinforcement required to transfer stress from reinforcing bar to concrete.

• It is the length of the bar that is embedded in concrete

• It is required to ensure that the reinforcing bar develops its full strength

• It depends on the diameter of the bar, the strength of the concrete, and the bond between the bar and the concrete

• It is important to calculate the development length accur...read more

Soundness test of cement checks the ability of cement to retain its volume after setting.

• Soundness test determines the presence of uncombined lime in cement.

• It is done by mixing cement with water and gauging it with a standard consistency.

• The mixture is then made into a pat and kept in water for 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, the pat is removed and observed for any cracks or distortion.

• If the pat remains sound, the cement is

Zones in beam & column refer to different regions with varying behavior and load distribution.

• Zones in a beam include compression zone, tension zone, and neutral axis.

• Compression zone experiences compressive stresses, while tension zone experiences tensile stresses.

• Neutral axis is the region where there are no stresses.

• In a column, zones include the core and the flange.

• The core carries most of the axial load, while the

High strength concrete is a type of concrete with a compressive strength greater than 6,000 psi.

• High strength concrete is typically used in high-rise buildings, bridges, and other structures that require high load-bearing capacity.

• It is made by using a lower water-to-cement ratio, high-quality aggregates, and special admixtures.

• The compressive strength of high strength concrete can range from 6,000 to 20,000 psi.

• It is ...read more

Mivan formwork sequence involves setting up the wall panels, fixing the corner pieces, placing the slab panels, and then removing the wall panels.

• Start by setting up the wall panels in the desired configuration

• Fix the corner pieces to ensure proper alignment and stability

• Place the slab panels on top of the wall panels

• Remove the wall panels once the concrete has set

• Repeat the process for the next level