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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Building Construction knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In viscous dampers, energy gets absorbed by _______ fluid which passes between the piston-cylinder arrangement. |
| A. | Aluminium-based |
| B. | Iron-based |
| C. | Silicone-based |
| D. | Copper-based |
| Answer» D. Copper-based | |
| 2. |
The four-storeyed building of Bhuj Hospital was built after the __________ |
| A. | 2001 Bhuj earthquake |
| B. | 1996 Bhuj earthquake |
| C. | 2006 Bhuj earthquake |
| D. | 1893 Bhuj earthquake |
| Answer» B. 1996 Bhuj earthquake | |
| 3. |
Base isolation technique was first demonstrated in India after the ________ |
| A. | 2005 Kashmir earthquake |
| B. | 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake |
| C. | 1993 Killari earthquake |
| D. | 1950 Assam earthquake |
| Answer» D. 1950 Assam earthquake | |
| 4. |
According to the recommendations of IS 13920: 1993, the thickness of any part of the wall should not be less than __________ |
| A. | 50 mm |
| B. | 100 mm |
| C. | 150 mm |
| D. | 200 mm |
| Answer» D. 200 mm | |
| 5. |
While considering the design of R.C. buildings for providing ductility, the minimum grade of concrete limited by the Indian Code is _________ |
| A. | M 10 |
| B. | M 20 |
| C. | M 35 |
| D. | M 50 |
| Answer» C. M 35 | |
| 6. |
A spiral column should be preferred if the axial load is greater than ________ times the balanced axial load. |
| A. | 0.25 |
| B. | 0.4 |
| C. | 0.85 |
| D. | 0.96 |
| Answer» C. 0.85 | |
| 7. |
While considering the design of R.C. buildings for providing ductility, IS codes prohibit the steel grade greater than _________ |
| A. | Fe 250 |
| B. | Fe 320 |
| C. | Fe 415 |
| D. | Fe 550 |
| Answer» D. Fe 550 | |
| 8. |
It is desirable to design the RC frame in a way that the plastic hinges are formed in the columns than in beams. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 9. |
Inertia forces generated by the earthquake shakings primarily develop at the floor of the building. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 10. |
The system which comprises of the reinforced concrete column and connecting beams is known as __________ |
| A. | RC frame |
| B. | RC shutter |
| C. | RC style |
| D. | RC hinge |
| Answer» B. RC shutter | |