500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q153). The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where
a).Cork flooring
b).Glass flooring
c).Wooden flooring
d).Linoleum flooring
Correct Answer:
Cork flooring
Explanation:
Q154). The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to
a).0°
b).30°
c).60°
d).90°
Correct Answer:
60°
Explanation:
Q155). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The sand in the sand pile is well compacted
b).The sand is kept moist at the time of placing and tamping
c).Sand piles are generally used under column loads
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q156). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads
b).A combined footing may be either rectangular or trapezoidal in shape
c).Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q157). Minimum width of landing should be
a).Equal to width of stairs
b).Half the width of stairs
c).Twice the width of stairs
d).One fourth the width of stairs
Correct Answer:
Equal to width of stairs
Explanation:
Q158). For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
a).Lean concrete bed is provided
b).Thick concrete bed is provided
c).Reinforced concrete bed is provided
d).of the above
Correct Answer:
of the above
Explanation:
Q159). While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful:
a).Pile formation
b).Raft foundation
c).Grillage foundation
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Raft foundation
Explanation:
Q160). The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
a).Ashlar arch
b).Rubble arch
c).Gauged brick arch
d).Axed brick arch
Correct Answer:
Ashlar arch
Explanation: