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Kcc Buildcon Highway Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 29 Oct 2021

Kcc Buildcon Highway Engineer Interview Experiences

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. My work experience
  • Q2. Water cement ratio
  • Q3. Why we use admixture
  • Ans. 

    Admixtures are used to modify the properties of concrete, such as setting time, workability, and strength.

    • To improve workability of concrete

    • To reduce water content in concrete

    • To accelerate or retard setting time of concrete

    • To improve strength and durability of concrete

    • To reduce corrosion of reinforcement in concrete

    • Examples: water reducers, air-entraining agents, accelerators, retarders, superplasticizers

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  • Q4. Which type of cement we use in pqc
  • Ans. 

    We use Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) in PQC.

    • PPC is a type of cement that is commonly used in PQC.

    • It is a blend of Portland cement and pozzolanic materials like fly ash, volcanic ash, etc.

    • PPC is preferred over Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) due to its higher durability, strength, and resistance to chemical attacks.

    • It also has a lower heat of hydration, which reduces the risk of thermal cracking.

    • Examples of PQC project...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Pqc thickness in toll plaza previous company
  • Q2. Cross section of road
  • Ans. 

    A cross section of a road is a vertical slice through the road showing the various layers and components.

    • A cross section typically includes the road surface, base course, subbase, and natural subgrade.

    • It helps engineers understand the composition of the road and plan for construction or maintenance.

    • Cross sections are used to determine the appropriate materials and thickness for each layer of the road.

    • Examples of cross ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Minimum read least count no.in staff
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion regarding salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pls prepare subgrade,gsb,pqc,dbm.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding thickness and what types of test conducted in highway work
  • Q2. Types of testing in highway
  • Ans. 

    Types of testing in highway

    • Geotechnical testing to assess soil and rock properties

    • Pavement testing to evaluate the strength and durability of road surfaces

    • Structural testing to ensure the safety and integrity of bridges and other structures

    • Traffic flow testing to analyze traffic patterns and optimize road design

    • Environmental testing to assess the impact of highways on the surrounding ecosystem

    • Safety testing to evaluate...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary pay slip in previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technically you will strong definitely got the job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How many types of Pavement?? What is it?
  • Ans. 

    There are two main types of pavement: flexible pavement and rigid pavement.

    • Flexible pavement is made up of multiple layers of materials like asphalt and is designed to be flexible to distribute loads over a wider area. Example: asphalt concrete pavement.

    • Rigid pavement is made up of a single layer of concrete and is designed to be stiff and strong. Example: jointed plain concrete pavement.

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  • Q2. What is core cutting??
  • Ans. 

    Core cutting is a process of extracting cylindrical samples from a structure or material for testing purposes.

    • Core cutting is commonly used in construction and civil engineering to assess the quality of materials used in structures.

    • The extracted core samples are typically analyzed for strength, density, composition, and other properties.

    • Examples of core cutting applications include testing concrete strength in building...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Dense Bituminous macadam??
  • Ans. 

    Dense Bituminous Macadam is a type of road construction material made up of well-graded aggregates and bitumen binder.

    • Consists of well-graded aggregates like crushed stone, gravel, or sand

    • Bound together by bitumen binder

    • Provides a strong and durable road surface

    • Used in highways, airport runways, and heavy traffic areas

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to past field experience
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the salary expectation ,joining period ,notice period,

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Roundabout Design
  • Q2. OpenRoads working procedure
  • Ans. 

    OpenRoads is a civil engineering software used for designing and analyzing transportation infrastructure.

    • OpenRoads allows for 3D modeling of roads, bridges, and highways.

    • It includes tools for surveying, terrain modeling, and drainage design.

    • The software also has features for analyzing traffic flow and safety.

    • OpenRoads can integrate with other civil engineering software such as MicroStation and InRoads.

    • The working proce...

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  • Q3. Previously worked projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepare every word you mentioned in your CV
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Highway related Questions
  • Q2. Highway related
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Highway related Questions
  • Q2. Highway related Questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Highway related Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Junior Engineer in Highway Engineering with 5 years of experience.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding thickness and what types of test conducted in highway work
  • Q2. Types of testing in highway
  • Ans. 

    Types of testing in highway

    • Geotechnical testing to assess soil and rock properties

    • Pavement testing to evaluate the strength and durability of road surfaces

    • Structural testing to ensure the safety and integrity of bridges and other structures

    • Traffic flow testing to analyze traffic patterns and optimize road design

    • Environmental testing to assess the impact of highways on the surrounding ecosystem

    • Safety testing to evaluate...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary pay slip in previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technically you will strong definitely got the job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How many types of Pavement?? What is it?
  • Ans. 

    There are two main types of pavement: flexible pavement and rigid pavement.

    • Flexible pavement is made up of multiple layers of materials like asphalt and is designed to be flexible to distribute loads over a wider area. Example: asphalt concrete pavement.

    • Rigid pavement is made up of a single layer of concrete and is designed to be stiff and strong. Example: jointed plain concrete pavement.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is core cutting??
  • Ans. 

    Core cutting is a process of extracting cylindrical samples from a structure or material for testing purposes.

    • Core cutting is commonly used in construction and civil engineering to assess the quality of materials used in structures.

    • The extracted core samples are typically analyzed for strength, density, composition, and other properties.

    • Examples of core cutting applications include testing concrete strength in building...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Dense Bituminous macadam??
  • Ans. 

    Dense Bituminous Macadam is a type of road construction material made up of well-graded aggregates and bitumen binder.

    • Consists of well-graded aggregates like crushed stone, gravel, or sand

    • Bound together by bitumen binder

    • Provides a strong and durable road surface

    • Used in highways, airport runways, and heavy traffic areas

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Quality related to highways
  • Q2. About bituminous layers
  • Q3. About Rigid pavement

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