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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Q181.
The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

a.

reverberation

b.

echo

c.

intensity of sound

d.

interference.

Discuss
Answer: (a).reverberation
Q182.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a.

In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course

b.

In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course

c.

In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course

d.

In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses

Discuss
Answer: (c).In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
Q183.
Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness ?

a.

Copper sheets

b.

lead sheets

c.

aluminium sheets

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q184.
The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

a.

hard rock

b.

moist clay

c.

soft rock

d.

laminated

Discuss
Answer: (b).moist clay
Q185.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the roof slabs of multi-storeyed buildings are constructed monolithically to carry the various floor loads

b.

the beams of multi-storeyed buildings rest on girders and are the main load transferring members to the columns

c.

the slab is spanned across the secondary beams provided between the main beams

d.

All of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these.
Q186.
Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of

a.

2 metres

b.

2.5 metres

c.

3 metres

d.

none of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 metres
Q187.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads

b.

Double-flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance

c.

The double-flemish bond is used for the construction of single brick residential building

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q188.
The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame, are

a.

transoms

b.

horns

c.

stops

d.

chocks.

Discuss
Answer: (b).horns
Q189.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the first coat of stucco plaster is called scratch coat

b.

the second coat of stucco plaster is called brown coat

c.

the third coat of stucco plaster is called white coat

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q190.
The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed

a.

cracking

b.

dubbing

c.

blistering

d.

hacking.

Discuss
Answer: (c).blistering
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