Surya Contractors Site Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

In simply supported beam lapping, tension zone is at the bottom and compression zone is at the top.

• Tension zone is at the bottom of the beam where the bars are lapped to resist the tensile forces.

• Compression zone is at the top of the beam where the bars are lapped to resist the compressive forces.

• Proper lapping of reinforcement bars is essential to ensure structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.

• Example: In a sim...read more

Staggered bar spacing should be at least 1.5 times the diameter of the bar, and lapping distance should be at least 50 times the diameter of the bar.

• Staggered bar spacing should be minimum 1.5 times the diameter of the bar

• Lapping distance should be minimum 50 times the diameter of the bar

Before applying new concrete to old concrete, bonding chemicals such as bonding agents, primers, or bonding adhesives are added.

• Bonding agents help in improving the adhesion between old and new concrete surfaces.

• Primers are used to prepare the surface and enhance the bond strength.

• Bonding adhesives provide a strong bond between the old and new concrete.

• Examples include epoxy-based bonding agents, acrylic bonding agents

Mivan Shuttering walls typically use high-strength concrete with a minimum grade of M25.

• High-strength concrete is used for Mivan Shuttering walls

• Minimum grade of M25 is recommended

• The concrete mix should be designed for easy flow and filling of the shuttering system