101 + Mcqs in Building Construction Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Two columns 50 cm x 50 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:
A.	distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m
B.	the length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m
C.	area of footing slab = 11.00 m
D.	width of the footing = 1.57 m.
E.	all the above.
Answer» F.

Discussion

2.	For heavy embankments and dams, of height , the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A.	/4
B.	1/2
C.	2
D.	.
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved The correct sequence is
A.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.	5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.	2, 1, 3, 5, 4
D.	3, 2, 5, 1, 4.
Answer» D. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4.

Discussion

4.	If is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then
A.	= 0.445
B.	0.557
C.	= 0.775
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

5.	The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter , of a multi under reamed piles, is
A.	1.25
B.	1.5
C.	1.75
D.	2
E.	.
Answer» D. 2

Discussion

6.	For a rectangular foundation of width , eccentricity of load should not exceed
A.	/2
B.	/3
C.	/4
D.	/5
E.	/6.
Answer» F.

Discussion

7.	Two columns 50 cm x 50 cm and 60 cm x 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:
A.	distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m
B.	the length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m
C.	area of footing slab = 11.00 m2
D.	width of the footing = 1.57 m.
E.	all the above.
Answer» F.

Discussion

8.	In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential :
A.	a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
B.	a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
C.	the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
D.	the tube is dropped to fall under gravity in side a metalic casing pipe which is driven as the depth of excavation proceeds.
E.	all the above.
Answer» F.

Discussion

9.	If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is
A.	[A].
B.	[B].
C.	[C].
D.	[D].
Answer» B. [B].

Discussion

10.	The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
A.	idge
B.	ip
C.	alley
D.	one of these
Answer» C. alley

Discussion

11.	Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork.Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish.Select your answer according to the coding system given below:
A.	oth A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	oth A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	is true but R is false
D.	is false but R is true
Answer» B. oth A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

12.	The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed
A.	5 mm
B.	0 mm
C.	5 mm
D.	00 mm
Answer» B. 0 mm

Discussion

13.	A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A.	0 %
B.	5 %
C.	0 %
D.	5 %
Answer» D. 5 %

Discussion

14.	The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as
A.	alusters
B.	ewel posts
C.	alustrades
D.	ailings
Answer» C. alustrades

Discussion

15.	In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
A.	ncrease the depth of foundation
B.	rain the soil
C.	ompact the soil
D.	eplace the poor soil
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	The term string is used for
A.	he underside of a stair
B.	uter projecting edge of a tread
C.	sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
D.	vertical member between two treads
Answer» D. vertical member between two treads

Discussion

17.	The lintels are preferred to arches because
A.	rches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
B.	rches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
C.	rches are difficult in construction
D.	ll of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	Two columns 50 cm × 50 cm and 60 cm × 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:
A.	istance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m
B.	he length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m
C.	rea of footing slab = 11.00 m2
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Pick up the correct statements from the following:
A.	racks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
B.	n brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
C.	xcessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A.	base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
B.	32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
C.	lass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
D.	fter final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Answer» C. lass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

Discussion

21.	The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as
A.	riction pile
B.	heet pile
C.	atter pile
D.	nchor pile
Answer» D. nchor pile

Discussion

22.	The bearing capacity of granite is generally
A.	to 10 kg/cm²
B.	5 to 20 kg/cm²
C.	0 to 35 kg/cm²
D.	0 to 45 kg/cm²
Answer» D. 0 to 45 kg/cm²

Discussion

23.	The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
A.	.5 m
B.	.7 m
C.	.9 m
D.	.2 m
Answer» D. .2 m

Discussion

24.	Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?
A.	ranite
B.	arble
C.	and stone
D.	late
Answer» C. and stone

Discussion

25.	The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as
A.	after
B.	idge
C.	rown
D.	ave
Answer» C. rown

Discussion

26.	The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by
A.	ack of ventilation
B.	lternate wet and dry conditions
C.	omplete submergence in water
D.	one of the above
Answer» B. lternate wet and dry conditions

Discussion

27.	Minimum width of landing should be
A.	qual to width of stairs
B.	alf the width of stairs
C.	wice the width of stairs
D.	ne fourth the width of stairs
Answer» B. alf the width of stairs

Discussion

28.	Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following:
A.	he silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm
B.	n organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity
C.	he least plastic type normally consists of more or less equidimensional grains of quartz
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

29.	Pick up the commonly adopted geophysical method in civil engineering from the following:
A.	he seismic method
B.	lectrical resistivity method
C.	ravitational method
D.	oth (A) and (B) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:
A.	he operation theater unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
B.	he mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
C.	asualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	Pick up the correct specification of one-room quarters generally adopted from the following:
A.	ix quarters in a row
B.	he size of room is either 3.5 m × 3 m or 4.2 m × 2.5 m
C.	he front verandah is kept 2 m wide
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?
A.	he direction of the prevailing winds in the area
B.	he exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun
C.	he extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	A solid core of rock is formed inside the cylinder in the case of
A.	uger boring
B.	ercussion drilling
C.	iamond drilling
D.	ash boring
Answer» D. ash boring

Discussion

34.	If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h meters per metre length of wall, is
A.	h × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
B.	wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
C.	h × √[(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
D.	h × √[(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
Answer» B. wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

Discussion

35.	The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A.	tretcher
B.	ace
C.	ront
D.	eader
Answer» B. ace

Discussion

36.	As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is
A.	tronger
B.	ore compact
C.	ostly
D.	one of the above
Answer» C. ostly

Discussion

37.	The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as
A.	ip
B.	able
C.	idge
D.	aves
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful:
A.	ile formation
B.	aft foundation
C.	rillage foundation
D.	one of these
Answer» C. rillage foundation

Discussion

39.	The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called
A.	opping
B.	edding
C.	creeding
D.	one of these
Answer» D. one of these

Discussion

40.	Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing?
A.	implex pile
B.	edestal pile
C.	ibro pile
D.	oth (A) and (C) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is
A.	uartz
B.	elspar
C.	ica
D.	one of the above
Answer» B. elspar

Discussion

42.	In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for
A.	entring
B.	ctual laying of arch work
C.	triking of centring
D.	one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above

Discussion

43.	The form Work including the props can be removed from beams, only after
A.	days
B.	days
C.	4 days
D.	1 days
Answer» D. 1 days

Discussion

44.	Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
A.	wo directions without break in the slope on each side
B.	wo directions with break in the slope on each side
C.	our directions without break in the slope on each side
D.	our directions with break in the slope on each side
Answer» E.

Discussion

45.	According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is
A.	P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²
B.	P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
C.	P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
D.	P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
Answer» C. P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

Discussion

46.	In verandah (corridor) floors outward slope is
A.	in 40
B.	in 50
C.	in 60
D.	in 70
Answer» D. in 70

Discussion

47.	The minimum distance between the centers of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is
A.	.35 du
B.	.25 du
C.	.5 du
D.	.75 du
Answer» D. .75 du

Discussion

48.	The Auger boring method is not suitable for
A.	ery hard soil
B.	emented soil
C.	ary soft soil
D.	ll the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A.	0 cm
B.	5 cm
C.	qual to its projection beyond wall base
D.	ess than its projection beyond wall base
Answer» D. ess than its projection beyond wall base

Discussion

50.	The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to
A.	0
B.	2
C.	5
D.	o limit
Answer» C. 5

Discussion

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