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1000+ Building Construction Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

Thursday 9th of March 2023

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1. The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is
A. L/100
B. L/150
C. L/260
D. L/360
Answer : D
2. The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
A. Dubbing out
B. Floating
C. Knitting
D. Blistering
Answer : B
3. In clay soil
A. Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B. Consolidation continues even after several years of construction
C. Differential settlement is generally prevalent
D. All the above
Answer : D
4. The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed
A. 5 m
B. 10 m
C. 15 m
D. 20 m
Answer : A
5. The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after
A. 1 day
B. 4 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer : A
6. Pile foundations are suitable for
A. Water logged soils
B. Soft rocks
C. Compact soils
D. Multi-storeyed buildings
Answer : A
7. The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
A. Ceiling
B. 15 cm above floor level
C. 200 cm
D. Level of the tap
Answer : C
8. The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
A. Shoring
B. Scaffolding
C. Underpinning
D. Jacking
Answer : A
9. The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is
A. du
B. 1.25 du
C. 1.5 du
D. 1.75 du
Answer : C
10. 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 : C
11. The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A. Finishing of concrete
B. Curing of concrete
C. Placing of concrete
D. Compaction of concrete
Answer : B
12. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is
A. Mortise and tenon joint
B. Oblique mortise and tenon joint
C. Butt joint
D. Mitred joint
Answer : B
13. Raft foundations are used for:
A. Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil
B. Spanning over small soft or loose pockets
C. Counter acting the hydrostatic effect
D. All the above
Answer : D
14. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as
A. Balusters
B. Newel posts
C. Balustrades
D. Railings
Answer : B
15. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
A. Round steps
B. Angular steps
C. Winders
D. Radial steps
Answer : C
16. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course
B. In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course
C. In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
D. In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses
Answer : C
17. The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed
A. 5 cm
B. 7.5 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 15 cm
Answer : C
18. Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
A. Laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
B. Laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
C. Reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
D. Constructing brick work within a wooden framework
Answer : D
19. The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by
A. Lack of ventilation
B. Alternate wet and dry conditions
C. Complete submergence in water
D. None of the above
Answer : A
20. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
A. Retaining wall
B. Breast wall
C. Buttress
D. Parapet wall
Answer : C
21. Single Flemish bond consists of
A. Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course
B. English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course
C. Stretcher bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course
D. Double Flemish bond facing and header bond backing in each course
Answer : A
22. The service area in a building means the area occupied by
A. Stairs
B. Toilets
C. Light and shafts
D. All the above
Answer : D
23. The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is
A. 55 cm
B. 70 cm
C. 85 cm
D. 100 cm
Answer : C
24. Crown is located at
A. Highest point on the extrados of the arch
B. Highest point on the intrados of the arch
C. Skew-back of the arch
D. None of these
Answer : A
25. The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
A. Friction pile
B. Bearing pile
C. Friction bearing pile
D. Rough pile
Answer : C
26. A solid core of rock is formed inside the cylinder in the case of
A. Auger boring
B. Percussion drilling
C. Diamond drilling
D. Wash boring
Answer : C
27. The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as
A. Shoring
B. Underpinning
C. Jacking
D. Piling
Answer : B
28. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
B. The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
C. The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
D. All the above
Answer : D
29. A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
A. Louver
B. Stop
C. Horn
D. Rebate
Answer : D
30. For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of
A. 1 in 20
B. 1 to 50
C. 1 in 10
D. 1 in 5
Answer : A
31. The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
A. H-pile
B. Pipe pile
C. Screw pile
D. Disc pile
Answer : C
32. If the depth of an excavation is 20 metres, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer : C
33. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
A. Buttress
B. Leaf wall
C. Pilaster
D. Pillar
Answer : B
34. The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
A. 25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 65 mm
D. 100 mm
Answer : C
35. The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as
A. English cross bond
B. Dutch bond
C. Monk bond
D. Rat-trap bond
Answer : B
36. 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 : C
37. 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 : D
38. A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is
A. Cornice
B. Coping
C. Frieze
D. Lintel
Answer : C
39. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A. Strength
B. Workability
C. Stability of structure
D. All the above
Answer : C
40. Slate
A. Is a metamorphic rock
B. Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
C. Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
D. Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer : A
41. In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?
A. Parallel to grains
B. 45° to grains
C. Perpendicular to grains
D. Same in all directions
Answer : A
42. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads
B. Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance
C. The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick
D. All the above
Answer : D
43. A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A. 10 %
B. 15 %
C. 20 %
D. 25 %
Answer : C
44. The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as
A. Friction pile
B. Sheet pile
C. Batter pile
D. Anchor pile
Answer : C
45. The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. No limit
Answer : B
46. A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A. Retaining wall
B. Breast wall
C. Buttress
D. Parapet wall
Answer : A
47. The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
A. 0.5 m
B. 0.7 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 1.2 m
Answer : C
48. Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called
A. Two curved arches
B. Gothic arches
C. Ogee arches
D. Drop gothic arches
Answer : C
49. Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following:
A. The seismic method
B. Electrical resistivity method
C. Gravitational method
D. Both (a) and (b) of the above
Answer : D
50. 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 : C

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