500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q273). Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only
b).Lime surkhi mortar is used for pointing the walls
c).Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar
d).High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather
Correct Answer:
Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only
Explanation:
Q274). Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is
a).Compressible
b).Water logged
c).Made up
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q275). Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by
a).Draining sub-soil water
b).Ramming crushed stone in soil
c).Driving sand piles
d).Watering surface of soil
Correct Answer:
Watering surface of soil
Explanation:
Q276). Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
a).Rocky soils
b).Clay soils
c).Sandy soil
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q277). The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is
a).25 to 50 mm
b).25 to 75 mm
c).30 to 125 mm
d).50 to 100 mm
Correct Answer:
30 to 125 mm
Explanation:
Q278). The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is
a).Bed block
b).Perpend
c).Lintel
d).Vertical line
Correct Answer:
Perpend
Explanation:
Q279). A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is
a).Cornice
b).Coping
c).Frieze
d).Lintel
Correct Answer:
Frieze
Explanation:
Q280). Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
a).Simplex pile
b).Vibro pile
c).Raymond pile
d).Franki pile
Correct Answer:
Vibro pile
Explanation: