TCE Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) Interview Questions and Answers

The number of bricks needed in 1m3 depends on the size of the bricks being used.

• The number of bricks in 1m3 will vary based on the size of the bricks. Standard brick size is 190mm x 90mm x 90mm.

• For standard size bricks, approximately 500 bricks are needed in 1m3.

• To calculate the number of bricks needed, divide the volume of 1m3 by the volume of one brick.

Fos is a type of admixture used in concrete to improve its workability and durability.

• Fos is a water-reducing admixture that helps in reducing the water content in concrete mixtures.

• It improves the workability of concrete, making it easier to place and finish.

• Fos also enhances the durability of concrete by reducing permeability and increasing strength.

• Examples of Fos for concrete include polycarboxylate-based admixture

True power is the actual power consumed by a device, while reactive power is the power required to establish and maintain the electromagnetic fields in an AC circuit.

• True power is measured in watts (W) and represents the actual energy consumed by a device.

• Reactive power is measured in volt-amperes reactive (VAR) and represents the power required to establish and maintain the electromagnetic fields in an AC circuit.

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The candidate is asked to draw the BMD & SFD of a Simply Supported Beam shown on the screen.

• Identify the support conditions of the beam (simply supported in this case)

• Determine the loads acting on the beam and their positions

• Calculate the reactions at the supports

• Draw the Bending Moment Diagram (BMD) and Shear Force Diagram (SFD) based on the calculated values

• Label the diagrams with appropriate values and units

Compressive shear stress is zero while tensile shear stress is equal to the shear force divided by the cross-sectional area of the beam.

• Compressive shear stress is zero in a singly reinforced beam according to the Limit State Method (LSM).

• Tensile shear stress is calculated by dividing the shear force by the cross-sectional area of the beam.

• For example, if the shear force acting on the beam is 10 kN and the cross-sectio...read more