500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q297). The depth of an arch is the distance between
a).Ground level and springing line
b).Crown and springing line
c).Crown and ground level
d).Intrados and extrados
Correct Answer:
Intrados and extrados
Explanation:
Q298). The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than
a).5 mm
b).10 mm
c).15 mm
d).20 mm
Correct Answer:
20 mm
Explanation:
Q299). Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as
a).Jambs
b).Lintels
c).Reveals
d).Soffits
Correct Answer:
Reveals
Explanation:
Q300). The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are
a).Transoms
b).Horns
c).Stops
d).Chocks
Correct Answer:
Horns
Explanation:
Q301). The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
a).Ridge
b).Hip
c).Valley
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Hip
Explanation:
Q302). The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a
a).Ranging rod
b).Steel tape
c).Levelling staff
d).Boning rod
Correct Answer:
Boning rod
Explanation:
Q303). The 9 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
a).Stretcher
b).Face
c).Front
d).Header
Correct Answer:
Header
Explanation:
Q304). The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed
a).1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical
b).2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical
c).1 horizontal to 1 vertical
d).2 horizontals to 1 vertical
Correct Answer:
1 horizontal to 1 vertical
Explanation: