Civil Engineering Interview Quiz – Part 2 | Advanced 11–20 Questions with Answers

Civil Engineering Interview Questions - Part 2

11. Which is the most commonly used type of cement?

Rapid hardening cement
Portland Pozzolana Cement
Ordinary Portland Cement

12. What is the initial setting time of cement?

30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes

13. What is the purpose of providing steel in RCC?

Compression
Tension
Aesthetics

14. What is the workability of concrete mainly affected by?

Water content
Cement grade
Coarse aggregate size

15. Which test is used to determine the compressive strength of concrete?

Slump test
Cube test
Flow test

16. Which instrument is used to measure the horizontal angle?

Theodolite
Compass
Leveling instrument

17. What is the minimum concrete cover for footings?

25 mm
50 mm
75 mm

18. Which is the most accurate method of levelling?

Differential levelling
Reciprocal levelling
Barometric levelling

19. What does IS 456:2000 relate to?

Steel structures
Concrete design
Earthquake loads

20. What is the standard size of a concrete cube for testing?

100 mm
150 mm
200 mm