TAKSH STRUCTBUILD Civil Site Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Tests to identify soil compaction

• Proctor compaction test

• Sand cone test

• Core cutter test

• Nuclear density test

• Plate load test

BOQ stands for Bill of Quantities, which is a document that lists all the materials, labor, and equipment needed for a construction project.

• BOQ is used to estimate the cost of a project and to ensure that all necessary materials and labor are accounted for.

• It includes detailed information about the quantities and specifications of each item needed for the project.

• BOQ is typically prepared by a quantity surveyor or an e...read more

There are mainly three types of footings used in industrial building foundation.

• The three types of footings are isolated footing, combined footing, and raft footing.

• Isolated footing is used for individual columns, combined footing is used for two or more columns, and raft footing is used for the entire building.

• The choice of footing type depends on the soil condition, load-bearing capacity, and the size of the building...read more

A BBS contains details about the quantity and size of reinforcement bars used in a construction project.

• Quantity and size of reinforcement bars

• Spacing and location of reinforcement bars

• Type of reinforcement bars used

• Details about stirrups and ties

• Details about hooks and bends

• Details about lap lengths

Major items used in an industrial building include structural components, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and fire protection.

• Structural components such as steel beams, columns, and concrete slabs

• HVAC systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

• Electrical systems including wiring, panels, and lighting fixtures

• Plumbing for water supply, drainage, and waste disposal

• Fire protection systems such as sp