Building Construction MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Building Construction, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Building Construction MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Building Construction mcq questions that explore various aspects of Building Construction problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Building Construction principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Building Construction MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

Note: Each of the following question comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of Building Construction. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

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Q1.
If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m³, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q2.
According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q3.
Engineering news formula for obtaining safe bearing capacity of pile for drop hammer, is,

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q4.
The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
Discuss
Answer: (d).both (a) and (b).
Q5.
The pile which is provided with a bulb filled with concrete at its lower end, is known as
Discuss
Answer: (b).Mac-Arthur pile
Q6.
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
Discuss
Answer: (a).sides of beams and girders
Q7.
For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved

1. ramming the foundation bed
2. excavation of the soil upto required depth
3. laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed
4. curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement
5. pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement.

The correct sequence is
Discuss
Answer: (c).2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Q8.
The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is
Discuss
Answer: (d).L/360
Discuss
Answer: (d).Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed.
Q10.
In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
Discuss
Answer: (b).4 cm
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