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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Q81.
The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

a.

black cotton soil

b.

loose fine sandy soil

c.

dry coarse sandy soil

d.

hard rocks

Discuss
Answer: (d).hard rocks
Q82.
Raft foundations are used for :

a.

providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil

b.

spanning over small soft or loose pockets

c.

counter acting the hydrostatic effect

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q83.
For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is

a.

1:1

b.

1:2

c.

1:3

d.

1:4

Discuss
Answer: (b).1:2
Q84.
An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

a.

ashlar arch

b.

rubble arch

c.

gauged arch

d.

axed arch.

Discuss
Answer: (a).ashlar arch
Q85.
Cavity wall is generally provided for

a.

heat insulation

b.

sound insulation

c.

prevention of dampness

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q86.
Dampness causes

a.

efflorescence

b.

bleaching of paints

c.

crumbling of plaster

d.

growth of termites

Discuss
Answer: (d).growth of termites
Q87.
The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to

a.

0°

b.

30°

c.

60°

d.

90°

Discuss
Answer: (c).60°
Q88.
In clay soil

a.

swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail

b.

consolidation continues even after several years of construction.

c.

differential settlement is generally prevalent

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q89.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a.

the width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion

b.

a long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile

c.

in pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile.

d.

the pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

Discuss
Answer: (d).the pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing
Q90.
Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

a.

10 cm

b.

15 cm

c.

equal to its projection beyond wall base

d.

less than its projection beyond wall base.

Discuss
Answer: (c).equal to its projection beyond wall base
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