500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q81). The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as
a).Intrados
b).Rise
c).Spandril
d).Extrados
Correct Answer:
Rise
Explanation:
Q82). The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
a).Heat insulated
b).Sound insulated
c).Neither (a) nor (b)
d).Both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer:
Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
Q83). The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
a).The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
b).The upward soil pressure
c).The mix of the concrete
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q84). A pre-stressed concrete pile is
a).Easy to handle
b).Lighter in weight
c).Extremely durable
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q85). 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
Correct Answer:
Oblique mortise and tenon joint
Explanation:
Q86). During percussion drilling
a).Ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom of the hole
b).Caving or mixing of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesionless soils
c).The soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q87). The type of stone masonry in which stones of same height are laid in layers, is called
a).Random rubble masonry
b).Course rubble masonry
c).Uncoursed rubble masonry
d).Ashlar masonry
Correct Answer:
Course rubble masonry
Explanation:
Q88). A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as
a).Cleat
b).Stop
c).Horn
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Stop
Explanation: