500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q41). To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
a).First class bricks are used
b).Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
c).Bats are used where necessary
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q42). The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
a).Truck pointing
b).Recessed pointing
c).Struck pointing
d).Grooved pointing
Correct Answer:
Struck pointing
Explanation:
Q43). The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
a).Soffits
b).Voussoirs
c).Haunches
d).Spandrils
Correct Answer:
Voussoirs
Explanation:
Q44). The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
a).25 mm
b).40 mm
c).65 mm
d).100 mm
Correct Answer:
65 mm
Explanation:
Q45). The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
a).Combined footing
b).Strap footing
c).Raft footing
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Raft footing
Explanation:
Q46). For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
a).1 metre
b).2 metres
c).3 metres
d).4 metres
Correct Answer:
3 metres
Explanation:
Q47). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
b).Slump test is performed to check concrete strength
c).Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
d).Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
Correct Answer:
Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
Explanation:
Q48). The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
a).Compacting the soil
b).Draining the soil
c).Increasing the depth of foundation
d).Grouting
Correct Answer:
Draining the soil
Explanation: