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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Q151.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a.

Horizontal D.P.C. is provided at plinth level in internal walls

b.

D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings

c.

Vertical D.P.C. is not provided in internal walls

d.

Cement concrete is a rigid damp-proofing material.

Discuss
Answer: (b).D.P.C. is provided under door and verandah openings
Q152.
For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be

a.

1:2

b.

1:3

c.

1:4

d.

1:6

Discuss
Answer: (c).1:4
Q153.
The construction joints in buildings are provided after

a.

10 m

b.

15 m

c.

20 m

d.

40 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).40 m
Q154.
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as

a.

shoring

b.

scaffolding

c.

underpinning

d.

jacking

Discuss
Answer: (a).shoring
Q155.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

D.P.C. should be continuous

b.

D.P.C. should be of good impervious material

c.

D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q156.
The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is

a.

truck pointing

b.

recessed pointing

c.

struck pointing

d.

grooved pointing.

Discuss
Answer: (c).struck pointing
Q157.
The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is

a.

H-pile

b.

pipe pile

c.

screw pile

d.

disc pile

Discuss
Answer: (c).screw pile
Q158.
The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

a.

retaining wall

b.

breast wall

c.

buttress

d.

parapet wall.

Discuss
Answer: (c).buttress
Q159.
In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential :

a.

a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge

b.

a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample

c.

the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q160.
For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

a.

1 metre

b.

2 metres

c.

3 metres

d.

4 metres.

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 metres
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