500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q137). 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
Correct Answer:
Lack of ventilation
Explanation:
Q138). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Louvered door is generally provided in bath rooms
b).Flush door is generally provided in dining room
c).Revolving door is generally provided in cinema halls
d).Sliding door is generally provided in show rooms
Correct Answer:
Revolving door is generally provided in cinema halls
Explanation:
Q139). The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles,
a).du
b).1.25 du
c).1.5 du
d).1.75 du
Correct Answer:
1.5 du
Explanation:
Q140). The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is
a).Random rubble masonry
b).Coursed rubble masonry
c).Dry rubble masonry
d).Ashlar masonry
Correct Answer:
Ashlar masonry
Explanation:
Q141). The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known
a).Balusters
b).Newel posts
c).Balustrades
d).Railings
Correct Answer:
Newel posts
Explanation:
Q142). Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area
b).No timbering is required for shallow trenches
c).Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil
d).Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed
Correct Answer:
Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed
Explanation:
Q143). For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is
a).Strap footing
b).Raft footing
c).Combined footing
d).Pier footing
Correct Answer:
Pier footing
Explanation:
Q144). For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed
a).b/2
b).b/3
c).b/4
d).b/6
Correct Answer:
b/6
Explanation: