Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction Materials.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

All ________ tend to accelerate the setting of cement and to improve the strength of concrete in early stages.

A. Chlorides
B. Sulphates
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
Answer» B. Sulphates
2.

It is found that the ________ does not lead to the corrosion of reinforcement, provided that the concrete is dense and there is enough cover to the enforcement.

A. Ground water
B. Lake water
C. Sea water
D. Stream Water
Answer» D. Stream Water
3.

Most important affect of corrosion is the formation of _________

A. Swelling
B. Cracks
C. Bubbles
D. Gas
Answer» C. Bubbles
4.

The _________ is most liable to corrosion.

A. Gold
B. Copper
C. Steel
D. Wood
Answer» D. Wood
5.

The _________ is the simplest corrosion produced by means of a chemical attack.

A. Direct corrosion
B. Indirect corrosion
C. Electro osmosis process
D. Electro Chemical action
Answer» B. Indirect corrosion
6.

Cement concrete has tendency to be ________

A. Flexible
B. Elastic
C. Porous
D. Shine
Answer» D. Shine
7.

There is initial ___________ of cement concrete which is mainly due to loss of water through forms, absorption by surfaces of forms, etc.

A. Swelling
B. Cracking
C. Dispersion
D. Shrinkage
Answer» E.
8.

Cement concrete is prove to be more economical than _________

A. Aluminium
B. Steel
C. Copper
D. Silica
Answer» C. Copper