500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q169). The lintels are preferred to arches because
a).Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
b).Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
c).Arches are difficult in construction
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q170). Cavity wall is generally provided for
a).Heat insulation
b).Sound insulation
c).Prevention of dampness
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q171). The construction joints in buildings are provided after
a).10 m
b).15 m
c).20 m
d).40 m
Correct Answer:
40 m
Explanation:
Q172). A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as
a).Three centred arch
b).Two centred arch
c).Lancet arch
d).Bull’s eye arch
Correct Answer:
Lancet arch
Explanation:
Q173). In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing
a).Increase the depth of foundation
b).Drain the soil
c).Compact the soil
d).Replace the poor soil
Correct Answer:
Replace the poor soil
Explanation:
Q174). Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
a).10 cm
b).15 cm
c).Equal to its projection beyond wall base
d).Less than its projection beyond wall base
Correct Answer:
Equal to its projection beyond wall base
Explanation:
Q175). The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
a).Reverberation
b).Echo
c).Intensity of sound
d).Interference
Correct Answer:
Reverberation
Explanation:
Q176). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
b).The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
c).The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation: