500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q33). For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
b).A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
c).A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
d).A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Correct Answer:
A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Explanation:
Q34). Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
a).2 metres
b).2.5 metres
c).3 metres
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
3 metres
Explanation:
Q35). The service area in a building means the area occupied by
a).Stairs
b).Toilets
c).Light and shafts
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q36). The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
a).2
b).3
c).5
d).No limit
Correct Answer:
3
Explanation:
Q37). The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
a).Dead loads
b).Live loads
c).Wind loads
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q38). In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
a).Column footing
b).Grillage footing
c).Raft footing
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q39). The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
a).50 N/cm2
b).100 N/cm2
c).150 N/cm2
d).200 N/cm2
Correct Answer:
100 N/cm2
Explanation:
Q40). As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
a).Less
b).More
c).Equal
d).Equal or more
Correct Answer:
Less
Explanation: