500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q25). The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
a).Platform
b).Relief
c).Rest
d).Landing
Correct Answer:
Landing
Explanation:
Q26). The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
a).Bearing pile
b).Friction pile
c).Sheet pile
d).Battered pile
Correct Answer:
Friction pile
Explanation:
Q27). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
b).A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
c).A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q28). The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
a).Gable roof
b).Hip roof
c).Gambrel roof
d).Mansard roof
Correct Answer:
Gambrel roof
Explanation:
Q29). The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
a).Skew back
b).Soffit
c).Spandril
d).Haunch
Correct Answer:
Skew back
Explanation:
Q30). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).D.P.C. should be continuous
b).D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
c).D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q31). A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
a).Retaining wall
b).Breast wall
c).Buttress
d).Parapet wall
Correct Answer:
Breast wall
Explanation:
Q32). Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material . The correct answer is
a).(i) and (iii)
b).(i) and (iv)
c).(ii) and (iii)
d).(D) (ii) and (iv)
Correct Answer:
(i) and (iii)
Explanation: