500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q161). Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
a).Two directions without break in the slope on each side
b).Two directions with break in the slope on each side
c).Four directions without break in the slope on each side
d).Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Correct Answer:
Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Explanation:
Q162). If is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is
a).wh × [(1 – sin )/(1 + )]
b).× [(1 – sin )/(1 + )]
c).wh – sin )/(1 + )]
d).wh )/(1 – )]
Correct Answer:
wh × [(1 – sin )/(1 + )]
Explanation:
Q163). Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:
a).Six quarters in a row
b).The size of room is either 3.5 m × 3 m or 4.2 m × 2.5 m
c).The front verandah is kept 2 m wide
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q164). The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called
a).Half brick
b).Queen closer
c).King closer
d).Bevelled closer
Correct Answer:
Queen closer
Explanation:
Q165). Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to
a). 1/2
b).1
c).2
d). 1/4
Correct Answer:
1/2
Explanation:
Q166). The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
a).Finishing of concrete
b).Curing of concrete
c).Placing of concrete
d).Compaction of concrete
Correct Answer:
Curing of concrete
Explanation:
Q167). The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
a).Buttress
b).Leaf wall
c).Pilaster
d).Pillar
Correct Answer:
Leaf wall
Explanation:
Q168). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Sand consists of coarse particles of silica formed due to the disintegration of rocks
b).The grains of sand are not affected by frost
c).Sand beds are permeable and do not allow water to rise up between pores due to capillary action
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation: