500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q305). The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
a).Strip footing
b).Strap footing
c).Combined footing
d).Raft footing
Correct Answer:
Strap footing
Explanation:
Q306). Auger boring
a).Is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground
b).Is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
c).Is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q307). In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
a).2 cm
b).4 cm
c).6 cm
d).8 cm
Correct Answer:
4 cm
Explanation:
Q308). The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is
a).Haunch
b).Spandril
c).Soffit
d).Rise
Correct Answer:
Spandril
Explanation:
Q309). The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
a).Simplex pile
b).Franki pile
c).Pressure pile
d).Vibro pile
Correct Answer:
Pressure pile
Explanation:
Q310). Pile foundations are suitable for
a).Water logged soils
b).Soft rocks
c).Compact soils
d).Multi-storeyed buildings
Correct Answer:
Water logged soils
Explanation:
Q311). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Inclined borings are made for taking samples under existing structures
b).Inclined borings are occasionally used instead of vertical holes
c).The spacing of inclined borings is kept such that one bore hole is vertically above the bottom of an adjacent bore hole
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q312). The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as
a).Baluster
b).Header
c).String
d).Beam
Correct Answer:
String
Explanation: