swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail

consolidation continues even after several years of construction.

differential settlement is generally prevalent

The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

looking through the well in the vicinity

standing on the well in the vicinity

measuring the depth of water in the well

Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

less than its projection beyond wall base.

equal to its projection beyond wall base

less than its projection beyond wall base.

vary in size between 2 to 20 mm

never swell when they come into contact with water

Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by

vibrations caused by traffic movements

excavation in the neighbourhood

is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground

is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table

is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres

is done by portable power driven helical augers those diameters range from 7.5 to 30 cm

The ceiling height of a building is

between ceiling and ground level

between ceiling and floor level

upto ceiling from the ground level.

Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels

the maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall

the maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time

the discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads

stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel.

193 + Mcqs in Building Construction in Civil Engineering Page 2 McqOptions

51.	The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called
A.	spandril
B.	haunch
C.	springing
D.	soffit.
Answer» C. springing

Discussion

52.	The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as
A.	shoring
B.	underpinning
C.	jacking
D.	piling
Answer» C. jacking

Discussion

53.	In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A.	column footing
B.	grillage footing
C.	raft footing
D.	mat footing
Answer» E.

Discussion

54.	The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
A.	ashlar arch
B.	rubble arch
C.	gauged brick arch
D.	axed brick arch.
Answer» B. rubble arch

Discussion

55.	The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame, are
A.	transoms
B.	horns
C.	stops
D.	chocks.
Answer» C. stops

Discussion

56.	Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
A.	slabs
B.	beams
C.	girders
D.	all of these.
Answer» E.

Discussion

57.	The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
A.	style
B.	reveal
C.	mullion
D.	post.
Answer» B. reveal

Discussion

58.	In clay soil
A.	swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B.	consolidation continues even after several years of construction.
C.	differential settlement is generally prevalent
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

59.	The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called
A.	half brick
B.	queen closer
C.	king closer
D.	bevelled closer.
Answer» C. king closer

Discussion

60.	If height of the first storey of a building is 3.2 m and riser is 13 cm, the number of treads required, is
A.	12
B.	18
C.	24
D.	25
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

61.	A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
A.	retaining wall
B.	breast wall
C.	buttress
D.	parapet wall.
Answer» C. buttress

Discussion

62.	A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
A.	cornice
B.	coping
C.	frieze
D.	lintal.
Answer» C. frieze

Discussion

63.	The X-ray rooms are plastered with
A.	Plaster of Paris
B.	Barium plaster
C.	Martin's cement
D.	Keen's cement.
Answer» C. Martin's cement

Discussion

64.	The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by
A.	looking through the well in the vicinity
B.	standing on the well in the vicinity
C.	measuring the depth of water in the well
D.	none of the above.
Answer» D. none of the above.

Discussion

65.	Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as
A.	jambs
B.	lintels
C.	reveals
D.	soffits.
Answer» D. soffits.

Discussion

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

Discussion

67.	The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
A.	dormer window
B.	sky light window
C.	lantern window
D.	louvered window.
Answer» C. lantern window

Discussion

68.	Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A.	10 cm
B.	15 cm
C.	equal to its projection beyond wall base
D.	less than its projection beyond wall base.
Answer» D. less than its projection beyond wall base.

Discussion

69.	The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
A.	ceiling
B.	15 cm above floor level
C.	200 cm
D.	level of the tap.
Answer» D. level of the tap.

Discussion

70.	Gravels
A.	are cohesionless aggregates
B.	vary in size between 2 to 20 mm
C.	never swell when they come into contact with water
D.	seldom shrink when dried
Answer» E.

Discussion

71.	The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
A.	skew back
B.	soffit
C.	spandril
D.	haunch.
Answer» B. soffit

Discussion

72.	Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
A.	Simplex pile
B.	Vibro pile
C.	Raymond pile
D.	Franki pile.
Answer» C. Raymond pile

Discussion

73.	The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
A.	butress
B.	leaf wall
C.	pillaster
D.	pillar.
Answer» C. pillaster

Discussion

74.	The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than
A.	5 mm
B.	10 mm
C.	15 mm
D.	20 mm
Answer» E.

Discussion

75.	Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
A.	rising of water table
B.	vibrations caused by traffic movements
C.	mining in the neighbourhood
D.	excavation in the neighbourhood
Answer» E.

Discussion

76.	The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
A.	cracking
B.	dubbing
C.	blistering
D.	hacking.
Answer» D. hacking.

Discussion

77.	An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
A.	ashlar arch
B.	rubble arch
C.	gauged arch
D.	axed arch.
Answer» B. rubble arch

Discussion

78.	In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used
A.	vibro pile
B.	pressure pile
C.	Franki pile
D.	pedestal pile.
Answer» B. pressure pile

Discussion

79.	In high mountaneous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A.	shed type
B.	gable type
C.	gambrel type
D.	mansord type.
Answer» D. mansord type.

Discussion

80.	In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is
A.	H-pile
B.	screw pile
C.	disc pile
D.	pipe pile
Answer» C. disc pile

Discussion

81.	The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
A.	style
B.	reveal
C.	mullion
D.	post.
Answer» D. post.

Discussion

82.	The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
A.	dubbing out
B.	floating
C.	knetting
D.	blistering.
Answer» C. knetting

Discussion

83.	The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is
A.	55 cm
B.	70 cm
C.	85 cm
D.	100 cm
Answer» D. 100 cm

Discussion

84.	A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as
A.	cleat
B.	stop
C.	horn
D.	none of these.
Answer» C. horn

Discussion

85.	A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A.	retaining wall
B.	breast wall
C.	buttress
D.	parapet wall.
Answer» B. breast wall

Discussion

86.	According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of
A.	50 m
B.	60 m
C.	75 m
D.	90 m.
Answer» D. 90 m.

Discussion

87.	The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
A.	trowelling
B.	laying
C.	grouting
D.	placing.
Answer» C. grouting

Discussion

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

Discussion

89.	The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as
A.	verticals
B.	reveals
C.	jambs
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

90.	The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known
A.	stone steps
B.	built up steps
C.	spandril steps
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

91.	The 19 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A.	stretcher
B.	face
C.	front
D.	header
Answer» B. face

Discussion

92.	Dampness causes
A.	efflorescence
B.	bleaching of paints
C.	crumbling of plaster
D.	growth of termites
Answer» E.

Discussion

93.	Auger boring
A.	is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground
B.	is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
C.	is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres
D.	is done by portable power driven helical augers those diameters range from 7.5 to 30 cm
Answer» E.

Discussion

94.	The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
A.	Flemish bond
B.	English bond
C.	Stretcher bond
D.	Header bond.
Answer» C. Stretcher bond

Discussion

95.	The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :
A.	sedimentary rock
B.	metamorphic rock
C.	igneous rock
D.	none of the above.
Answer» D. none of the above.

Discussion

96.	In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on
A.	upper flange of top tier
B.	lower beam of lower tier
C.	ends of external beams
D.	none to these.
Answer» C. ends of external beams

Discussion

97.	The ceiling height of a building is
A.	between ceiling and ground level
B.	between ceiling and floor level
C.	upto roof above ground level
D.	upto ceiling from the ground level.
Answer» C. upto roof above ground level

Discussion

98.	The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
A.	friction pile
B.	bearing pile
C.	friction bearing pile
D.	rough pile.
Answer» D. rough pile.

Discussion

99.	Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels
A.	the maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall
B.	the maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time
C.	the discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads
D.	stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel.
Answer» E.

Discussion

100.	In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is
A.	zero
B.	a few degrees
C.	10¬∞
D.	200¬∞.
Answer» C. 10¬∞

Discussion

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The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

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The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called

Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

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The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as

Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is

The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than

Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by

The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed

An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used

In high mountaneous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is

In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is

The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is

The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is

A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as

A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called

According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of

The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as

For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than

The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as

The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known

The 19 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

Dampness causes

Auger boring

The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called

The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :

In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on

The ceiling height of a building is

The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called

Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels

In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is