500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q113). Sum of tread and rise must lie between
a).300 to 350 mm
b).400 to 450 mm
c).500 to 550 mm
d).600 to 650 mm
Correct Answer:
400 to 450 mm
Explanation:
Q114). In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
a).15 mm
b).25 mm
c).35 mm
d).45 mm
Correct Answer:
25 mm
Explanation:
Q115). In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is
a).H-pile
b).Screw pile
c).Disc pile
d).Pipe pile
Correct Answer:
Screw pile
Explanation:
Q116). 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
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q117). The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed
a).25 mm
b).40 mm
c).65 mm
d).100 mm
Correct Answer:
25 mm
Explanation:
Q118). An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
a).Ashlar arch
b).Rubble arch
c).Gauged arch
d).Axed arch
Correct Answer:
Ashlar arch
Explanation:
Q119). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
b).For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
c).On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q120). Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
a).To drain off the water from the filling
b).To ventilate the stone masonry
c).To add architectural beauty
d).To increase compaction of the earth retained
Correct Answer:
To drain off the water from the filling
Explanation: