Engineers India Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

There are three types of settlements in soils: elastic, plastic, and consolidation. Sand belongs to the elastic category.

• Elastic settlements occur when soil particles are compressed and then return to their original position once the load is removed.

• Plastic settlements occur when soil particles are compressed and do not return to their original position once the load is removed.

• Consolidation settlements occur when wate...read more

Head loss in pipes depends on route, flow rate, pipe diameter, and fluid properties. There are several types of losses.

• Head loss is the reduction in pressure due to friction, turbulence, and other factors.

• The head loss in each route depends on the flow rate, pipe diameter, and fluid properties.

• The major types of losses are friction loss, minor losses, and major losses.

• Friction loss is due to the friction between the fl...read more

Consolidation of soil is the process of gradual compression of soil due to the weight of overlying material.

• Occurs due to the expulsion of water from the void spaces between soil particles

• Results in a decrease in soil volume and an increase in soil density

• Can be represented by a stress-strain curve showing the relationship between applied stress and resulting strain

• Commonly observed in construction projects where build