500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q129). As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is
a).Stronger
b).More compact
c).Costly
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
More compact
Explanation:
Q130). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The cost of square rooms is less
b).The expenditure on the foundation and roof for the double storeyed building is nearly half of storeyed building
c).The cost of construction of a house may be minimised by restricting the height floors
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q131). In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:
a).A tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
b).A flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
c).The tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q132). 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
Correct Answer:
Is a metamorphic rock
Explanation:
Q133). 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
Correct Answer:
0.9 m
Explanation:
Q134). In case of Raymond pile
a).Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m
b).Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm
c).Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q135). Herringbone bond is used for
a).Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
b).Architectural finish to the face work
c).Ornamental panels in brick flooring
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q136). Suitable spacing of timber piles, is
a).50 cm
b).60 cm
c).80 cm
d).90 cm
Correct Answer:
90 cm
Explanation: