Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept

Accepted Answer

Twice the flange width

Answer

40 cm

Answer

Equal to flange width

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Maximum of (A), (B) and (C)

Question 2

Gravels . . . . . . . .

Accepted Answer

Answer

Are cohesionless aggregates

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Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm

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Never swell when they come into contact with water

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Seldom shrink when dried

Question 3

The Auger borings are not common

Accepted Answer

In soils that require lateral support

Answer

In cohesive soils

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In soft soils

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

Accepted Answer

Quartz

Answer

Felspar

Answer

Mica

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

An arch may fail due to

Accepted Answer

All the above

Answer

Uneven settlement of abutments

Answer

Sliding of voussoirs

Answer

Crushing of the material

Question 6

The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as

Accepted Answer

Curing of concrete

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Finishing of concrete

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Placing of concrete

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Compaction of concrete

Question 7

A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

Accepted Answer

Rebate

Answer

Louver

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Stop

Answer

Horn

Question 8

The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is

Accepted Answer

85 cm

Answer

55 cm

Answer

70 cm

Answer

100 cm

Question 9

Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds

Accepted Answer

30 m

Answer

10 m

Answer

20 m

Answer

40 m