Structural Engineering
- What are the different types of beams and their support conditions?
- Explain the concept of bending moment and shear force.
- What is Euler’s formula for buckling of columns?
- Define Poisson’s ratio and its significance in civil engineering.
- Explain limit state design and working stress design.
- What are the different types of loads considered in building design?
- How is reinforcement provided in RCC structures?
- Explain Mohr’s circle and its application in stress analysis.
- What are the assumptions in bending theory?
- What is the difference between one-way and two-way slabs?
Geotechnical Engineering
- What is the difference between cohesionless and cohesive soils?
- Define the Atterberg limits.
- Explain Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory.
- What are the different types of foundations used in construction?
- How is soil compaction done and why is it important?
- What is the coefficient of permeability? How is it measured?
- Explain the concept of active and passive earth pressure.
- What is quicksand condition?
- What are different methods of soil stabilization?
- How do you determine the safe bearing capacity (SBC) of soil?
Transportation Engineering
- What are the different types of pavements?
- Define Super Elevation and its importance in road design.
- What is the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test?
- Explain the purpose of camber in roads.
- What is the Marshall Stability Test?
- What are the different types of signals used in railway engineering?
- What is the difference between flexible and rigid pavements?
- What are the types of railway gauges used in India?
- How is the stopping sight distance calculated?
- Explain the term “Runway Orientation” in airport engineering.
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- What is Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications?
- Explain the difference between laminar and turbulent flow.
- What is the Reynolds number and its significance?
- Define the concept of hydraulic jump.
- Explain Darcy-Weisbach equation for head loss in pipes.
- What is the difference between an orifice and a mouthpiece?
- Define cavitation and how it affects hydraulic machines.
- Explain the working principle of a centrifugal pump.
- What is a weir and how is it used for measuring flow?
Environmental Engineering
- What are the different types of water treatment processes?
- Define BOD and COD.
- What is the activated sludge process?
- How is noise pollution measured and controlled?
- What are different methods of solid waste disposal?
- What is the permissible limit of drinking water pH?
- How is air pollution controlled in urban areas?
- How is noise pollution measured and controlled?
- Explain the working principle of a septic tank.
- Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic treatment.
Surveying & Geomatics
- What are the different types of leveling used in surveying?
- Define the term "Benchmark" in leveling.
- What is the difference between plane and geodetic surveying?
- Explain the principle of theodolite surveying.
- What is the function of a Total Station?
- What are different methods of contouring?
- What is Remote Sensing and its application in civil engineering?
- What is the difference between latitude and departure?
- Define azimuth and bearing in surveying.
Construction Materials & Management
- What are the different grades of concrete and their applications?
- Explain the properties of good building stones.
- What is curing of concrete and why is it important?
- Define workability of concrete and how it is measured?
- What is the difference between OPC and PPC cement?
- Explain the term "Formwork" in construction.
Estimation, Costing & Valuation
- What are the different types of estimates in construction?
- Define depreciation and its importance in valuation.
- What is the difference between a detailed estimate and a preliminary estimate?
- Explain the concept of rate analysis in construction.
- How do you calculate the cost of plastering in a building?
- Explain the term “Salvage Value” in valuation.
Miscellaneous (Basic of Civil Engineering)
- What is the full form of IS Code 456?
- What are the major causes of building failure?
- What is the role of NHAI in India?
- Define earthquake-resistant design principles.
- What are the major metro rail projects in India?
- Explain the term "Smart City" and its features.
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