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.

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Q91.
For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,

a.

lean concrete bed is provided

b.

thick concrete bed is provided

c.

reinforced concrete bed is provided

d.

(a) and (c) of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).(a) and (c) of the above
Q92.
The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as

a.

combined footing

b.

strap footing

c.

raft footing

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).raft footing
Q93.
Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by

a.

draining sub-soil water

b.

ramming crushed stone in soil

c.

driving sand piles

d.

watering surface of soil

Discuss
Answer: (d).watering surface of soil
Q94.
To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is

a.

combined footing

b.

raft footing

c.

pier footing

d.

strap footing

Discuss
Answer: (c).pier footing
Q95.
A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known

a.

mosaic floor

b.

terrazo floor

c.

chips floor

d.

marble floor.

Discuss
Answer: (b).terrazo floor
Q96.
The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm x 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called

a.

brick on edge

b.

brick on end

c.

brick on bed

d.

brick held vertically.

Discuss
Answer: (b).brick on end
Q97.
You are asked to design and supervise a truss for a factory to have spans 6 m to 9 m. The type of the truss you will use, is

a.

mansored truss

b.

queen post truss

c.

king post truss

d.

collar truss

Discuss
Answer: (c).king post truss
Q98.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

The retaining wall should be structurally capable to resist the applied earth pressure

b.

The section of the retaining wall should be so proportioned that it may not overturn by the lateral pressure

c.

The retaining wall should be safe against sliding

d.

to drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall.

Discuss
Answer: (d).to drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall.
Q99.
The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as

a.

shoring

b.

underpinning

c.

jacking

d.

piling

Discuss
Answer: (b).underpinning
Q100.
The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as

a.

finishing of concrete

b.

curing of concrete

c.

placing of concrete

d.

compaction of concrete

Discuss
Answer: (b).curing of concrete
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