500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q89). In a colar beam roof
a).There is no horizontal tie beam
b).There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
c).There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
d).There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
Correct Answer:
There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
Explanation:
Q90). The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
a).Queen closer
b).Bevelled closer
c).King closer
d).Half king closer
Correct Answer:
King closer
Explanation:
Q91). 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
Correct Answer:
1 in 20
Explanation:
Q92). Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
a).Slabs
b).Beams
c).Girders
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q93). 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
Correct Answer:
Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course
Explanation:
Q94). The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
a).Strength
b).Workability
c).Stability of structure
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
Stability of structure
Explanation:
Q95). The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
a).Flemish bond
b).English bond
c).Stretcher bond
d).Header bond
Correct Answer:
English bond
Explanation:
Q96). 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
Correct Answer:
10 cm
Explanation: