Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

Accepted Answer

Striking of centring

Answer

Centring

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Actual laying of arch work

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None of the above

Question 2

The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

Accepted Answer

Stability of structure

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Strength

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Workability

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All the above

Question 3

The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

Accepted Answer

Buttress

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Retaining wall

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Breast wall

Answer

Parapet wall

Question 4

According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{{	ext{P}}}{{	ext{w}}} 	imes {\left( {\frac{{1 - \sin \varphi }}{{1 + \sin \varphi }}} ight)^2}$$

Answer

$$\frac{{	ext{P}}}{{	ext{w}}} 	imes {\left( {\frac{{1 + \sin \varphi }}{{1 - \sin \varphi }}} ight)^2}$$

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$$\frac{{	ext{P}}}{{2{	ext{w}}}} 	imes {\left( {\frac{{1 - \sin \varphi }}{{1 + \sin \varphi }}} ight)^2}$$

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$$\frac{{	ext{P}}}{{	ext{w}}} 	imes \frac{{1 + \sin \varphi }}{{1 - \sin \varphi }}$$

Question 5

The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

Accepted Answer

Hard rocks

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Black cotton soil

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Loose fine sandy soil

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Dry coarse sandy soil

Question 6

The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

Accepted Answer

Moist clay

Answer

Hard rock

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Soft rock

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Coarse sandy soil

Question 7

Depth or height of the arch is the

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados

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Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

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Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados

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None of the above

Question 8

Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in

Accepted Answer

Four directions with break in the slope on each side

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Two directions without break in the slope on each side

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Two directions with break in the slope on each side

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Four directions without break in the slope on each side

Question 9

In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is

Accepted Answer

Gambrel type

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Shed type

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Gable type

Answer

Mansard type