Building Construction Quiz | Building Construction MCQs and Answers

Questions
81 Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from
A 2 to 3 t/m2
B 5 to 7.5 t/m2
C 8 to 10 t/m2
D 10 to 12 t/m2

Answer: 5 to 7.5 t/m2
82 The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known
A Bay window
B Casement window
C Lantern window
D Dormer window

Answer: Bay window
83 In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for
A Centring
B Actual laying of arch work
C Striking of centring
D None of the above

Answer: Striking of centring
84 In English garden wall bond
A One course of headers to three or five course of stretchers
B Queen closer in provided in each heading course
C The middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints
D All the above

Answer: All the above
85 The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is
A 25 to 50 mm
B 30 to 125 mm
C 50 to 100 mm
D 75 to 125 mm

Answer: 50 to 100 mm
86 Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A In a king post truss, principal rafter and tie beams are jointed together with a bridle joint
B Joint between the principal rafter and the king post is made by making tenon and mortise respectively
C Joint between strut and king post, is generally of mortise and tenon type
D All the above

Answer: All the above
87 Sum of tread and rise must lie between
A 300 to 350 mm
B 400 to 450 mm
C 500 to 550 mm
D 600 to 650 mm

Answer: 400 to 450 mm
88 In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
A 15 mm
B 25 mm
C 35 mm
D 45 mm

Answer: 25 mm
89 In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is
A H-pile
B Screw pile
C Disc pile
D Pipe pile

Answer: Screw pile
90 Gravels
A Are cohesionless aggregates
B Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm
C Never swell when they come into contact with water
D All the above

Answer: All the above
91 The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed
A 25 mm
B 40 mm
C 65 mm
D 100 mm

Answer: 25 mm
92 An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
A Ashlar arch
B Rubble arch
C Gauged arch
D Axed arch

Answer: Ashlar arch
93 Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
B For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
C On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
D All the above

Answer: All the above
94 Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
A To drain off the water from the filling
B To ventilate the stone masonry
C To add architectural beauty
D To increase compaction of the earth retained

Answer: To drain off the water from the filling
95 The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as
A Heart shakes
B Cupshakes
C Starshakes
D Rindgalls

Answer: Starshakes
96 The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
A Round steps
B Angular steps
C Winders
D Radial steps

Answer: Winders
97 The concrete slump recommended for columns, is
A 25 to 50 mm
B 25 to 75 mm
C 75 to 125 mm
D 50 to 100 mm

Answer: 75 to 125 mm
98 The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is
A 55 cm
B 70 cm
C 85 cm
D None

Answer: 85 cm
99 The function of king post in a king post roof truss is
A To support the frame work of the roof
B To receive the ends of principal rafter
C To prevent the walls from spreading outward
D To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre

Answer: To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre
100 The dimensions of a half queen closer, are
A 9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm
B 9 cm × 9 cm × 4.5 cm
C 9 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm
D 1.8 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm

Answer: 9 cm × 4.5 cm × 9 cm
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