500 Best Building Construction MCQ
Q57). A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
a).Cleat
b).Stop
c).Horn
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Cleat
Explanation:
Q58). If a is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and d is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then
a).d = 0.445 a
b).d = 0.557 a
c).d = 0.775 a
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
d = 0.775 a
Explanation:
Q59). In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
a).Shed type
b).Gable type
c).Gambrel type
d).Mansard type
Correct Answer:
Gambrel type
Explanation:
Q60). The function of cleats in a roof truss is
a).To support the common rafter
b).To support purlins
c).To prevent the purlins from tilting
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
To prevent the purlins from tilting
Explanation:
Q61). The Auger borings are not common
a).In soils that require lateral support
b).In cohesive soils
c).In soft soils
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
In soils that require lateral support
Explanation:
Q62). The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as
a).Under-ream pile
b).Friction pile
c).Bearing pile
d).Sheet pile
Correct Answer:
Under-ream pile
Explanation:
Q63). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed
b).Column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base
c).Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions
d).All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
Q64). In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be
a).90° and 0°
b).75° and 30°
c).60° and 10°
d).40° and 25°
Correct Answer:
40° and 25°
Explanation: