500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q233). In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on
a).Upper flange of top tier
b).Lower beam of lower tier
c).Ends of external beams
d).None to these
Correct Answer:
Lower beam of lower tier
Explanation:
Q234). Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
a).Rising of water table
b).Vibrations caused by traffic movements
c).Mining in the neighbourhood
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q235). The Auger boring method is not suitable for
a).Very hard soil
b).Cemented soil
c).Vary soft soil
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q236). Dampness causes
a).Efflorescence
b).Bleaching of paints
c).Crumbling of plaster
d).Growth of termites
Correct Answer:
Growth of termites
Explanation:
Q237). The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
a).Friction pile
b).Bearing pile
c).Friction bearing pile
d).Rough pile
Correct Answer:
Friction bearing pile
Explanation:
Q238). An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding
a).Pudlo
b).Impermo
c).Snowcem
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q239). The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
a).Dormer window
b).Sky light window
c).Lantern window
d).Louvered window
Correct Answer:
Sky light window
Explanation:
Q240). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The roof slabs of multi-storeyed buildings are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads
b).The beams of multi-storeyed buildings rest on girders and are the main load transferring members to the columns
c).The slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation: