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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Q71.
Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than

a.

25% to total area

b.

30% of total area

c.

40% to total area

d.

50% of total area.

Discuss
Answer: (d).50% of total area.
Q72.
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to

a.

dead loads

b.

live loads

c.

wind loads

d.

all of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these.
Q73.
The black cotton soil

a.

undergoes volumetric changes

b.

swells excessively when wet

c.

shrinks excessively when dry

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q74.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided

b.

In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided

c.

In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided

d.

In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided.

Discuss
Answer: (d).In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided.
Q75.
Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as

a.

jambs

b.

lintels

c.

reveals

d.

soffits.

Discuss
Answer: (c).reveals
Q76.
To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

a.

first class bricks are used

b.

vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line

c.

bats are used where necessary

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q77.
Rotary drilling

a.

is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel

b.

hinders the ground water observations and permeability test

c.

is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm.

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q78.
In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used

a.

vibro pile

b.

pressure pile

c.

Franki pile

d.

pedestal pile.

Discuss
Answer: (a).vibro pile
Q79.
In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on

a.

upper flange of top tier

b.

lower beam of lower tier

c.

ends of external beams

d.

none to these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).lower beam of lower tier
Q80.
The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

a.

ceiling

b.

15 cm above floor level

c.

200 cm

d.

level of the tap.

Discuss
Answer: (c).200 cm
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