500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q177). The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to
a).25 mm
b).25 to 40 mm
c).40 to 65 mm
d).65 to 100 mm
Correct Answer:
65 to 100 mm
Explanation:
Q178). Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?
a).Granite
b).Marble
c).Sand stone
d).Slate
Correct Answer:
Marble
Explanation:
Q179). Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:
a).The operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
b).The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
c).Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q180). The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
a).Rafters
b).Purlins
c).Battens
d).Struts
Correct Answer:
Rafters
Explanation:
Q181). The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
a).Haunch
b).Spandril
c).Voussoirs
d).Skewbacks
Correct Answer:
Spandril
Explanation:
Q182). For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved 1. Ramming the foundation bed. 2. Excavation of the soil upto required depth. 3. Laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed. 4. Curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement. 5. Pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement. The correct sequence is:
a).1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b).5, 4, 3, 2, 1
c).2, 1, 3, 5, 4
d).3, 2, 5, 1, 4
Correct Answer:
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Explanation:
Q183). The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is
a).Granite
b).Chalk
c).Slate
d).Sand stone
Correct Answer:
Granite
Explanation:
Q184). Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
a).Laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
b).Laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
c).Reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
d).Constructing brick work within a wooden framework
Correct Answer:
Constructing brick work within a wooden framework
Explanation: