splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line

For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring

Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings :

Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar

High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather.

The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called

to increase compaction of the earth retained.

highest point on the intrados of the arch

highest point on the extrados of the arch

highest point on the intrados of the arch

Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following :

the silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm.

in organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity.

the least plastic type normally consists of more or less equi-dimensional grains of quartz

Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by

laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar

laying bricks as headers in cement mortar

reinforcing brick wall with iron straps

constructing brick work within a wooden framework.

Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls

to drain off the water from the filling

to reduce the weight of the earth retained

The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

the projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it

Pick up the correct statements from the following :

cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

in brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

midway ground level and watertable level.

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,

reinforced concrete bed is provided

193 + Mcqs in Building Construction in Civil Engineering Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Slate
A.	Keen's cement.
B.	is a metamorphic rock
C.	splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
D.	has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
Answer» B. is a metamorphic rock

Discussion

2.	Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is
A.	Mixed bond.
B.	compressible
C.	water logged
D.	made up
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A.	reveals
B.	soffits.
C.	first class bricks are used
D.	vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are
A.	Monk bond
B.	Rat-trap bond.
C.	jambs
D.	posts
Answer» B. Rat-trap bond.

Discussion

5.	For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
A.	450
B.	500
C.	600
D.	a base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
Answer» C. 600

Discussion

6.	Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings :
A.	Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar
B.	High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather.
C.	granite
D.	marble
Answer» C. granite

Discussion

7.	The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A.	jacking
B.	piling
C.	finishing of concrete
D.	curing of concrete
Answer» C. finishing of concrete

Discussion

8.	The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called
A.	none of these.
B.	English bond
C.	Flemish bond
D.	Russian band
Answer» C. Flemish bond

Discussion

9.	The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
A.	louvered window.
B.	chamfered ashlar masonry
C.	ashlar facing masonry
D.	random coursed ashlar masonry
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	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.	none of these.
B.	0.1
C.	0.15
D.	0.2
Answer» D. 0.2

Discussion

11.	While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to
A.	1/12th of the span
B.	1/15th of the span.
C.	350
D.	420
Answer» C. 350

Discussion

12.	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.	pile formation
B.	raft foundation
C.	grillage foundation
D.	none of these.
Answer» C. grillage foundation

Discussion

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

Discussion

14.	The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called
A.	to increase compaction of the earth retained.
B.	lantern window
C.	dormer window
D.	louvered window
Answer» C. dormer window

Discussion

15.	A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
A.	louver
B.	stop
C.	horn
D.	rebate.
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
A.	none of these.
B.	sides of beams and girders
C.	column forms
D.	bottom of beams and girders
Answer» B. sides of beams and girders

Discussion

17.	In jack arch floor, the rise is kept
A.	all the above.
B.	1/6th of the span
C.	1/8th of the span
D.	1/10th of the span
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is
A.	bat.
B.	25 to 50 mm
C.	25 to 75 mm
D.	30 to 125 mm
Answer» D. 30 to 125 mm

Discussion

19.	The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
A.	20 cm
B.	25 cm.
C.	Soffits
D.	voussoirs
Answer» C. Soffits

Discussion

20.	For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
A.	0.042361111111111
B.	0.043055555555556
C.	0.04375
D.	0.044444444444444
Answer» C. 0.04375

Discussion

21.	The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed
A.	b/6.
B.	5 cm
C.	7.5 cm
D.	10 cm
Answer» D. 10 cm

Discussion

22.	The highest line of sloping roof, where two oposite slopes meet, is known as
A.	all the above.
B.	rafter
C.	ridge
D.	crown
Answer» C. ridge

Discussion

23.	The black cotton soil
A.	all of these.
B.	undergoes volumetric changes
C.	swells excessively when wet
D.	shrinks excessively when dry
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Crown is located at
A.	highest point on the extrados of the arch
B.	highest point on the intrados of the arch
C.	skew-back of the arch
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. highest point on the intrados of the arch

Discussion

25.	The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
A.	All the above.
B.	5 cm
C.	10 cm
D.	15 cm
Answer» C. 10 cm

Discussion

26.	The under surface of an arch, is called
A.	soffit
B.	intrados
C.	haunch
D.	back.
Answer» B. intrados

Discussion

27.	The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
A.	hacking
B.	dubbing out
C.	blishering
D.	peeling
Answer» C. blishering

Discussion

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

Discussion

29.	Cavity wall is generally provided for
A.	heat insulation
B.	sound insulation
C.	prevention of dampness
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	The bearing capacity of piles is determined by
A.	dynamic formula
B.	static formula
C.	pile load tests
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as
A.	header
B.	stretcher
C.	closer
D.	none of these.
Answer» C. closer

Discussion

32.	The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A.	90 mm
B.	150 mm
C.	190 mm
D.	200 mm.
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
A.	laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
B.	laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
C.	reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
D.	constructing brick work within a wooden framework.
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Pile foundations are suitable for
A.	water logged soils
B.	soft rocks
C.	compact soils
D.	multistoreyed buildings
Answer» B. soft rocks

Discussion

35.	The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by
A.	grouting
B.	chemical action
C.	drainage
D.	compaction.
Answer» D. compaction.

Discussion

36.	A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known
A.	reinforced marble floor
B.	terrazo floor
C.	marble floor
D.	chip floor
Answer» C. marble floor

Discussion

37.	The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is
A.	granite
B.	chalk
C.	slate
D.	sand stone
Answer» B. chalk

Discussion

38.	Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
A.	rocky soils
B.	clay soils
C.	sandy soil
D.	all of these.
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as
A.	English cross bond
B.	Dutch bond
C.	Monk bond
D.	Rat-trap bond.
Answer» C. Monk bond

Discussion

40.	Couple roof is used for spans
A.	3.5 m or less
B.	3.5 m but less than 5 m
C.	5 m but less than 6.5 m
D.	6.5 m but less than 8 m.
Answer» B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m

Discussion

41.	The dimensions of a half queen closer, are
A.	9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
B.	9 cm x 9 cm x 4.5 cm
C.	9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm
D.	1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm.
Answer» D. 1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm.

Discussion

42.	The service area in a building means the area occupied by
A.	stairs
B.	toilets
C.	light and shafts
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
A.	to drain off the water from the filling
B.	to ventilate the stone masonry
C.	to add architectural beauty
D.	to reduce the weight of the earth retained
Answer» B. to ventilate the stone masonry

Discussion

44.	The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
A.	the projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
B.	the upward soil pressure
C.	the mix of the concrete
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

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

Discussion

46.	In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
A.	ground level
B.	plinth level
C.	water table level
D.	midway ground level and watertable level.
Answer» C. water table level

Discussion

47.	For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
A.	lean concrete bed is provided
B.	thick concrete bed is provided
C.	reinforced concrete bed is provided
D.	(a) and (c) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of
A.	1 in 20
B.	1 to 50
C.	1 in 10
D.	1 in 5.
Answer» B. 1 to 50

Discussion

49.	In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
A.	15 mm
B.	25 mm
C.	35 mm
D.	45 mm
Answer» C. 35 mm

Discussion

50.	In verandah floors outward slope is
A.	1 in 40
B.	1 in 50
C.	1 in 60
D.	1 in 70
Answer» D. 1 in 70

Discussion

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For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings :

The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as

The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called

The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

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

While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to

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 :

If a is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and d is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then

The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called

A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are

In jack arch floor, the rise is kept

The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is

The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called

For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is

The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed

The highest line of sloping roof, where two oposite slopes meet, is known as

The black cotton soil

Crown is located at

The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept

The under surface of an arch, is called

The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known

Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following :

Cavity wall is generally provided for

The bearing capacity of piles is determined by

The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as

The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is

Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by

Pile foundations are suitable for

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by

A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known

The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of

The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as

Couple roof is used for spans

The dimensions of a half queen closer, are

The service area in a building means the area occupied by

Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls

The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

Pick up the correct statements from the following :

In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,

For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of

In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to

In verandah floors outward slope is