Building Construction MCQs

Question 1

The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed

Accepted Answer

25 mm

Answer

40 mm

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65 mm

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100 mm

Question 2

The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed

Accepted Answer

10 cm

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5 cm

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7.5 cm

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15 cm

Question 3

For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{{	ext{b}}}{6}$$

Answer

$$\frac{{	ext{b}}}{2}$$

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$$\frac{{	ext{b}}}{3}$$

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$$\frac{{	ext{b}}}{4}$$

Question 4

The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is

Accepted Answer

Mullion

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Style

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Reveal

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Post

Question 5

Slate . . . . . . . .

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Is a metamorphic rock

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Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

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Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica

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Possesses good water absorption capacity

Question 6

The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are

Accepted Answer

Rafters

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Purlins

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Battens

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Struts

Question 7

Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork.Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish.Select your answer according to the coding system given below:

Accepted Answer

Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer

Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

Question 8

The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

Accepted Answer

40 mm

Answer

10 mm

Answer

20 mm

Answer

30 mm

Question 9

In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to

Accepted Answer

25 mm

Answer

15 mm

Answer

35 mm

Answer

45 mm