here are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

here is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only

here is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only

here are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail

Consolidation continues even after several years of construction

Differential settlement is generally prevalent

The Auger borings are not common

In soils that require lateral support

The function of cleats in a roof truss is

To prevent the purlins from tilting

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:

Distance of C.G. of the loads from the smaller column = 3.00 m

The length of the foundation slab = 7.00 m

Area of footing slab = 11.00 m2

Depth or height of the arch is the

Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados

Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by

Increasing the depth of foundation

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line

For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground

A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground

A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand

A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer

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

51.	In a colar beam roof
A.	here is no horizontal tie beam
B.	here is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
C.	here is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
D.	here are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
Answer» D. here are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

Discussion

52.	The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
A.	idge
B.	ip
C.	alley
D.	one of these
Answer» D. one of these

Discussion

53.	In which of the following pairs both trees yield soft wood?
A.	eodar and Shishum
B.	hir and sal
C.	al and teak
D.	hir and deodar
Answer» E.

Discussion

54.	The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are
A.	ransoms
B.	orns
C.	tops
D.	hocks
Answer» C. tops

Discussion

55.	The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as
A.	ntrados
B.	ise
C.	pandril
D.	xtrados
Answer» C. pandril

Discussion

56.	The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
A.	aunch
B.	pandril
C.	oussoirs
D.	kewbacks
Answer» C. oussoirs

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.	Dutch bond is a modification of
A.	English bond
B.	Stretcher bond
C.	Header bond
D.	Single Flemish bond
Answer» B. Stretcher bond

Discussion

60.	The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is
A.	Raft foundation
B.	Grillage foundation
C.	Well foundation
D.	Isolated footing
Answer» C. Well foundation

Discussion

61.	The X-ray rooms are plastered with
A.	Plaster of Paris
B.	Barium plaster
C.	Martins cement
D.	Keens cement
Answer» C. Martins cement

Discussion

62.	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

63.	Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than
A.	25% to total area
B.	30% of total area
C.	40% to total area
D.	50% of total area
Answer» E.

Discussion

64.	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°
Answer» E.

Discussion

65.	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
Answer» B. Friction pile

Discussion

66.	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
Answer» B. In cohesive soils

Discussion

67.	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
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

68.	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
Answer» D. Mansard type

Discussion

69.	A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
A.	Cleat
B.	Stop
C.	Horn
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Stop

Discussion

70.	Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A.	Coastal regions
B.	Plain regions
C.	Covering large areas
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Plain regions

Discussion

71.	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.	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.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

72.	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

73.	Depth or height of the arch is the
A.	Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
B.	Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C.	Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

Discussion

74.	A stair should not have pitch more than
A.	25°
B.	30°
C.	40°
D.	50°
Answer» D. 50°

Discussion

75.	A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known
A.	Reinforced marble floor
B.	Terrazzo floor
C.	Marble floor
D.	Chip floor
Answer» C. Marble floor

Discussion

76.	The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called
A.	Brick on edge
B.	Brick on end
C.	Brick on bed
D.	Brick held vertically
Answer» C. Brick on bed

Discussion

77.	The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
A.	Compacting the soil
B.	Draining the soil
C.	Increasing the depth of foundation
D.	Grouting
Answer» C. Increasing the depth of foundation

Discussion

78.	For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
A.	1 metre
B.	2 metres
C.	3 metres
D.	4 metres
Answer» D. 4 metres

Discussion

79.	The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
A.	Combined footing
B.	Strap footing
C.	Raft footing
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

80.	The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
A.	25 mm
B.	40 mm
C.	65 mm
D.	100 mm
Answer» D. 100 mm

Discussion

81.	The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
A.	Soffits
B.	Voussoirs
C.	Haunches
D.	Spandrils
Answer» C. Haunches

Discussion

82.	The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
A.	Truck pointing
B.	Recessed pointing
C.	Struck pointing
D.	Grooved pointing
Answer» D. Grooved pointing

Discussion

83.	To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A.	First class bricks are used
B.	Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
C.	Bats are used where necessary
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

84.	As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
A.	Less
B.	More
C.	Equal
D.	Equal or more
Answer» B. More

Discussion

85.	The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A.	50 N/cm2
B.	100 N/cm2
C.	150 N/cm2
D.	200 N/cm2
Answer» C. 150 N/cm2

Discussion

86.	In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A.	Column footing
B.	Grillage footing
C.	Raft footing
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

87.	The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
A.	Dead loads
B.	Live loads
C.	Wind loads
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

88.	The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
A.	2
B.	3
C.	5
D.	No limit
Answer» C. 5

Discussion

89.	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

90.	Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
A.	2 metres
B.	2.5 metres
C.	3 metres
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

91.	For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A.	The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
B.	A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
C.	A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
D.	A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Answer» E.

Discussion

92.	Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material The correct answer is
A.	(i) and (iii)
B.	(i) and (iv)
C.	(ii) and (iii)
D.	(ii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (i) and (iv)

Discussion

93.	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

94.	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

95.	The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
A.	Gable roof
B.	Hip roof
C.	Gambrel roof
D.	Mansard roof
Answer» D. Mansard roof

Discussion

96.	The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
A.	Bearing pile
B.	Friction pile
C.	Sheet pile
D.	Battered pile
Answer» C. Sheet pile

Discussion

97.	The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A.	Platform
B.	Relief
C.	Rest
D.	Landing
Answer» E.

Discussion

98.	The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
A.	Segmental arch
B.	Pointed arch
C.	Relieving arch
D.	Flat arch
Answer» D. Flat arch

Discussion

99.	The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
A.	Hacking
B.	Dubbing out
C.	Blistering
D.	Peeling
Answer» C. Blistering

Discussion

100.	The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
A.	1 day
B.	4 days
C.	7 days
D.	14 days
Answer» C. 7 days

Discussion

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The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are

The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as

The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

In clay soil

Dutch bond is a modification of

The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is

The X-ray rooms are plastered with

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

Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than

In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be

The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as

The Auger borings are not common

The function of cleats in a roof truss is

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

A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known

Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for

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

Depth or height of the arch is the

A stair should not have pitch more than

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

The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by

For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as

The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to

The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called

The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is

In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is

The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to

The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than

The service area in a building means the area occupied by

Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of

For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material The correct answer is

A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called

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

The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as

The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as

The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as

The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

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

The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after