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The document contains 10 questions and answers about construction related topics. It includes standard sizes of bricks in India, what admixtures are in concrete, common IS codes for reinforcements, how water-cement ratio affects concrete strength, definitions of bleeding, segregation and honeycombing in concrete, minimum propping periods for beams and slabs of various spans, definitions of plinth level and sill level, meaning of Fe415 grade of steel, standard ratios of cement, sand and aggregate for different concrete mixes, and definition of buckling of a structural element.

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The document contains 10 questions and answers about construction related topics. It includes standard sizes of bricks in India, what admixtures are in concrete, common IS codes for reinforcements, how water-cement ratio affects concrete strength, definitions of bleeding, segregation and honeycombing in concrete, minimum propping periods for beams and slabs of various spans, definitions of plinth level and sill level, meaning of Fe415 grade of steel, standard ratios of cement, sand and aggregate for different concrete mixes, and definition of buckling of a structural element.

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Interview

Question
Bank
Q1. What is the standard and nominal size of
Bricks in India?
Ans. In India, standard brick size is 190 mm x 90 mm
x 90 mm as per the recommendation of BIS. With
mortar thickness, the dimension of the brick becomes
200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm which is also known as
the nominal size of the modular brick.

Q2. What are admixtures in Concrete?

Ans. Chemical admixtures are the ingredients in


concrete other than Portland cement, water, and
aggregates that are added to the mix immediately
before or during mixing. Producers use admixtures
primarily to reduce the cost of concrete construction;
to modify the properties of hardened concrete; to
ensure the quality of concrete during mixing,
transporting, placing, and curing; and to overcome
certain emergencies during concrete operations.
Q3. What is/are the standard IS Code(s) used

for ?

Ans. Indian Standard Codes (IS Codes) for

Reinforcements

1. Reinforcement and reinforced concrete - Code


of Practice IS 456 2000

2. Specification for mild steel and medium tensile


steel bars and hard- drawn steel wire for concrete
reinforcement: IS 432 1982 Part 2

3. High strength deformed steel bars and


wires for concrete reinforcement -
Specification IS 1786 2008

4. Code of Practice for Bending and Fixing of


Bars for Concrete Reinforcement IS 2502
1963

5. Recommendations for Detailing of


Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete Works
IS 5525 1969
Q4. How Water – cement ratio is associated
with strength of concrete?

Ans. The water-cement ratio is one of the most


important aspect when it comes to maintaining the
strength of Concrete. The ratio depends on the grade
of concrete and the structure size. We generally prefer
a W/C ratio of 0.4 to 0.6, but it can be decreased in
case of high grade concrete, we reduce the amount of
water and use plasticizers instead.
W/C ratio affects the workability of concrete and
thus should be taken into careful consideration.
Also, if the ratio exceeds the normal value,
segregation of concrete occurs and the coarse
aggregate settles at the bottom, thus affecting the
strength of concrete greatly.

Q5. Define bleeding, segregation and


honeycombing.
Ans. Bleeding – when cement and water come on
the top and aggregate is settle down is called
bleeding this is due to specific gravity of material
and improper placing.
Segregation – it means separation of ingredients of
concrete
Honey combing – after removal of formwork from
column beam there is hole Is called honeycombing.
It occurs due to improper compaction of
concrete
Q6. What are the minimum propping period of
beams and slabs of various spans?

Ans. In the normal condition, formwork shall be


removed
1)For slab props left under 3 days

2)For sides of beam formwork shall be removed after


24 hours.
3)For vertical member, it shall be removed 24 to 48
hours as may be decided by the engineer in charge.

4)Beam soffits (props left under)7 days


5)Removal of props to slabs (Spanning upto
4.5 m)-7 days 6)Removal of props to slabs
(Spanning over 4.5 m)-14 days
7)Removal of props to beams and arches (Spanning
upto 6 m)-14 days
8)Removal of props to beams and arches (Spanning
over 6 m)21 days

Q7. What is plinth level and sill level?


Ans. Plinth Level:- In architecture, a plinth is the base
or platform upon which a column or structure rests. It
is normally the finished floor level of the ground floor
and is usually kept at 450 mm from existing ground
level unless some other factor compels it to be altered.

Sill Level:- The lower part or the base of the window is


called sill level.
Q 8. What is the meaning of Fe415?
Ans. It is a HYSD(high yield strength deformed) bar
and its characteristic strength is 415N/mm2

Q 9. What are the ratios of Cement Sand and


Aggregate for different concrete mixes?

Ans. Ratios of Cement Sand and Aggregate for


different concrete mixes are

• M-5- 1:5:10
• M-7.5 -1:4:8
• M-10 – 1:3:6
• M-15 – 1:2:4
• M-20 – 1:1.5:3
• M-25 -1:1:2
• M-30 – M-40 – Design Mix Followed as per IS
10262 :2009
Q 10. Define buckling of a structural element.
Ans. Buckling is characterized by a sudden sideways
failure of a structural member subjected to high
compressive stress, where the compressive stress at
the point of failure is less than the ultimate compressive
stress that the material is capable of withstanding.

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