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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Q51.
Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its

a.

bearing capacity is low

b.

permeability is uncertain

c.

particles are cohesive

d.

property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content.

Discuss
Answer: (d).property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content.
Q52.
Dutch bond is a modification of

a.

English bond

b.

stretcher bond

c.

header bond

d.

single Flemish bond.

Discuss
Answer: (a).English bond
Q53.
The 19 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

a.

stretcher

b.

face

c.

front

d.

header

Discuss
Answer: (a).stretcher
Q54.
The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

a.

looking through the well in the vicinity

b.

standing on the well in the vicinity

c.

measuring the depth of water in the well

d.

none of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).measuring the depth of water in the well
Q55.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the pile driven in sand is called sand pile

b.

the drilled hole filled with sand is called sand pile

c.

the sand piles are used for bearing purposes

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).the pile driven in sand is called sand pile
Q56.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the cost of square rooms is less

b.

the expenditure on the foundation and roof for the double storeyed building is nearly half of that for the ground storeyed building.

c.

the cost of construction of a house may be minimised by restricting the height floors

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q57.
The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is

a.

20 tonnes/m²

b.

40 tonnes/m²

c.

50 tonnes/m²

d.

60 tonnes/m²

Discuss
Answer: (c).50 tonnes/m²
Q58.
The dimensions of a half queen closer, are

a.

9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

b.

9 cm x 9 cm x 4.5 cm

c.

9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm

d.

1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (c).9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm
Q59.
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to

a.

15 mm

b.

25 mm

c.

35 mm

d.

45 mm

Discuss
Answer: (b).25 mm
Q60.
For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than

a.

h/4

b.

1/2 h

c.

h

d.

2 h.

Discuss
Answer: (d).2 h.
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