Explore topic-wise MCQs in Building Materials.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The projecting course at the upper part of a Pier or an abutment to stress the springing line is called as the ___________

A. Impost
B. Height
C. Springing Point
D. Crown
Answer» B. Height
Discussion
2.

____________ is a row of arches supporting a wall above and being supported by the piers.

A. Soffit
B. Arcade
C. Crown
D. Impost
Answer» C. Crown
Discussion
3.

The horizontal distance measured perpendicular to the front and back faces of an arch is known as the _________

A. Piers
B. Ring
C. Crown
D. Thickness
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

____________ is the lower half portion of the arch between the crown and the skewback.

A. Spandril
B. Soffit
C. Haunch
D. Ring
Answer» D. Ring
Discussion
5.

____________ is the clear vertical distance between the highest point on the intrados and springing line.

A. Span
B. Rise
C. Arcade
D. Center
Answer» C. Arcade
Discussion
6.

___________ is the wedge shaped unit at the Crown of an arch.

A. Key
B. Crown
C. Ring
D. Haunch
Answer» B. Crown
Discussion
7.

____________ is the first voussoir and springing level on the other side of an arch and it is immediately adjacent to the skewback.

A. Key
B. Crown
C. Abutment
D. Springer
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

__________ is the inclined or splayed surface on the abatement.

A. Skewback
B. Springer
C. Back
D. Piers
Answer» B. Springer
Discussion
9.

__________ is the inner surface of Arch.

A. Intrados
B. Soffit
C. Crown
D. Haunch
Answer» C. Crown
Discussion
10.

An ___________ is a structure which is constructed to span across an opening.

A. Doors
B. Windows
C. Arches
D. Bridges
Answer» D. Bridges
Discussion