500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q193). The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as
a).Hip
b).Gable
c).Ridge
d).Eaves
Correct Answer:
Eaves
Explanation:
Q194). The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as
a).Shoring
b).Underpinning
c).Jacking
d).Piling
Correct Answer:
Underpinning
Explanation:
Q195). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The first coat of stucco plaster is called scratch coat
b).The second coat of stucco plaster is called brown coat
c).The third coat of stucco plaster is called white coat
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q196). A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
a).0.1
b).0.15
c).0.2
d).0.25
Correct Answer:
0.2
Explanation:
Q197). The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called
a).Ridge board
b).Hip rafter
c).Eaves board
d).Valley rafter
Correct Answer:
Ridge board
Explanation:
Q198). Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided
b).In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided
c).In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided
d).In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided
Correct Answer:
In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided
Explanation:
Q199). The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to
a).10
b).12
c).15
d).No limit
Correct Answer:
12
Explanation:
Q200). In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is
a).Zero
b).A few degrees
c).10°
d).200°
Correct Answer:
A few degrees
Explanation: