Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction & Building Materials.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction & Building Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The ________ foundations are useful for public buildings, office buildings, School buildings, residential quarters, etc.

A. Raft
B. Grillage
C. Inverted arch
D. Concentrated
Answer» B. Grillage
Discussion
2.

_________ foundation is suitable for the structures such as bridges, reservoirs, supports for drainage lines, tanks, etc.

A. Raft
B. Inverted arch
C. Grillage
D. Stepped
Answer» C. Grillage
Discussion
3.

_____________ is the method of increasing the bearing power of soil when load coming on the soil is practically uniform.

A. Grillage Foundation
B. Raft foundation
C. Inverted arch foundation
D. Mat foundation
Answer» C. Inverted arch foundation
Discussion
4.

In the case of waterlogged area, the loading on the soil is limited to __________ KN/m2.

A. 10-20
B. 160-200
C. 600-800
D. 50-60
Answer» E.
Discussion