500 Best Building Construction MCQ

Q145). The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as

a).Friction pile
b).Sheet pile
c).Batter pile
d).Anchor pile

Correct Answer:
Batter pile
Explanation:

Q146). The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

a).Black cotton soil
b).Loose fine sandy soil
c).Dry coarse sandy soil
d).Hard rocks

Correct Answer:
Hard rocks
Explanation:

Q147). Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a).Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level
b).Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof
c).Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall
d).All the above

Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:

Q148). The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept

a).5 cm
b).10 cm
c).15 cm
d).20 cm

Correct Answer:
10 cm
Explanation:

Q149). The term string is used for

a).The underside of a stair
b).Outer projecting edge of a tread
c).A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
d).A vertical member between two treads

Correct Answer:
A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
Explanation:

Q150). The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

a).Stretcher
b).Face
c).Front
d).Header

Correct Answer:
Stretcher
Explanation:

Q151). The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is

a).H-pile
b).Pipe pile
c).Screw pile
d).Disc pile

Correct Answer:
Screw pile
Explanation:

Q152). Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:

a).The silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm
b).In organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity
c).The least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz
d).All the above