500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q265). The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
a).10 mm
b).20 mm
c).30 mm
d).40 mm
Correct Answer:
40 mm
Explanation:
Q266). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads
b).Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance
c).The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q267). The black cotton soil
a).Undergoes volumetric changes
b).Swells excessively when wet
c).Shrinks excessively when dry
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q268). A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
a).Louver
b).Stop
c).Horn
d).Rebate
Correct Answer:
Rebate
Explanation:
Q269). The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
a).The column spacing
b).One-third the column spacing
c).Half the column spacing
d).Three-fourth the column spacing
Correct Answer:
One-third the column spacing
Explanation:
Q270). Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).In king post truss, one vertical post is used
b).In a queen post truss, one vertical post is used
c).In a queen post truss, two vertical posts are used
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
In a queen post truss, one vertical post is used
Explanation:
Q271). The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as
a).Simplex pile
b).Mac-Arthur pile
c).Raymond pile
d).Franki pile
Correct Answer:
Mac-Arthur pile
Explanation:
Q272). Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
a).Cornice
b).Coping
c).Frieze
d).Lintel
Correct Answer:
Cornice
Explanation: