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This section includes 26 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The depression made in the face of brick during its manufacture is _________ |
A. | Brick tile |
B. | Bat |
C. | Frog |
D. | Quoin closer |
Answer» D. Quoin closer | |
2. |
The edges formed by the intersection of plane surfaces of a brick are known as _________ |
A. | Arises |
B. | Stretcher |
C. | Header |
D. | Frog |
Answer» B. Stretcher | |
3. |
According to IS, the minimum expansion joint in construction should be ________ |
A. | 18mm to 30 mm |
B. | 15mm to 24mm |
C. | 18mm to 25mm |
D. | 22mm to 30mm |
Answer» D. 22mm to 30mm | |
4. |
______ bricks can withstand up to a temperature of 1800°C. |
A. | Refractory |
B. | Fly ash |
C. | Clay |
D. | Cement |
Answer» B. Fly ash | |
5. |
Kiln burning involves 90% of first class bricks. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
6. |
Formation of white patches on the surface on the bricks is ____________ |
A. | Tempering |
B. | Porosity |
C. | Shrinkage |
D. | Efflorescence |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
As per IS, the standard dimensions for a brick is _______ (in cm). |
A. | 19×8×8 |
B. | 19×9×8 |
C. | 19×9×9 |
D. | 19×8×9 |
Answer» D. 19×8×9 | |
8. |
Laterite is an example of ___________ rock. |
A. | Siliceous |
B. | Argillaceous |
C. | Calcareous |
D. | Metamorphic |
Answer» C. Calcareous | |
9. |
When the reservoir is empty tension occurs at ___________ |
A. | Toe |
B. | Heel |
C. | Top width |
D. | Bottom width |
Answer» B. Heel | |
10. |
Water-cement ratio varies normally from ______________ to __________ |
A. | 0.42 – 0.45 |
B. | 0.45 – 0.48 |
C. | 0.42 – 0.48 |
D. | 0.45 – 0.5 |
Answer» D. 0.45 – 0.5 | |
11. |
Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of the rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m3. |
A. | 600 kN |
B. | 500 kN |
C. | 800 kN |
D. | 1000 kN |
Answer» D. 1000 kN | |
12. |
STATEMENT:_KILN_BURNING_INVOLVES_90%_OF_FIRST_CLASS_BRICKS?$ |
A. | |
B. | True |
Answer» B. True | |
13. |
FORMATION_OF_WHITE_PATCHES_ON_SURFACE_ON_THE_BRICKS_IS_____?$ |
A. | Tempering |
B. | Porosity |
C. | Shrinkage |
D. | Efflorescence |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
______ bricks can withstand up to a temperature of 1800°C.$# |
A. | Refractory |
B. | Fly ash |
C. | Clay |
D. | Cement |
Answer» B. Fly ash | |
15. |
Calculate the eccentricity of a rectangular dam of width 4 m. Take the distance between the water face and point where resultant cuts the base as 5.25 m. |
A. | 2.25m |
B. | 3.25m |
C. | 4.35m |
D. | 5.35m |
Answer» C. 4.35m | |
16. |
The depression made in the face of a brick during its manufacture is _________ |
A. | Brick tile |
B. | Bat |
C. | Frog |
D. | Quoin closer |
Answer» D. Quoin closer | |
17. |
The edges formed by intersection of plane surfaces of a brick are known as _________ |
A. | Arises |
B. | Stretcher |
C. | Header |
D. | Frog |
Answer» B. Stretcher | |
18. |
According_to_IS,_the_minimum_expansion_joint_in_construction_should_be_________ |
A. | 18mm to 30 mm |
B. | 15mm to 24mm |
C. | 18mm to 25mm |
D. | 22mm to 30mm |
Answer» D. 22mm to 30mm | |
19. |
As per IS, the standard dimensions for a brick is _______ (in cm)? |
A. | 19√ó8√ó8 |
B. | 19√ó9√ó8 |
C. | 19√ó9√ó9 |
D. | 19√ó8√ó9 |
Answer» D. 19‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â•8‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â•9 | |
20. |
________ is crystalline and compact in structure. |
A. | Marbles |
B. | Granite |
C. | Kadapa slabs |
D. | Shahabad stones |
Answer» B. Granite | |
21. |
Laterite is an example of ___ rock. |
A. | Siliceous |
B. | Argillaceous |
C. | Calcareous |
D. | Metamorphic |
Answer» C. Calcareous | |
22. |
What is the mix proportion for M15 grade concrete? |
A. | 1:1:2 |
B. | 1:2:4 |
C. | 1:3:6 |
D. | 1:4:8 |
Answer» C. 1:3:6 | |
23. |
When the reservoir is empty tension occurs at_____ |
A. | Toe |
B. | Heel |
C. | Top width |
D. | Bottom width |
Answer» B. Heel | |
24. |
Calculate the resultant force of dam with given self weight 800kN and water pressure be 500kN. |
A. | 943.4 kN |
B. | 956.7 kN |
C. | 948.6 kN |
D. | 939.1 KN |
Answer» B. 956.7 kN | |
25. |
Water-cement ratio varies normally from____to_____ |
A. | 0.42 – 0.45 |
B. | 0.45 – 0.48 |
C. | 0.42 – 0.48 |
D. | 0.45 – 0.5 |
Answer» D. 0.45 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 0.5 | |
26. |
Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m3. |
A. | 600 kN |
B. | 500 kN |
C. | 800 kN |
D. | 1000 kN |
Answer» D. 1000 kN | |