Building Construction MCQ Questions & Answers

11

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

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Answer: Option D

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12

For each storey (or story) of a building, the depth of exploration should be

A) 1 meter B) 2 meters C) 3 meters D) 4 meters

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Answer: Option C

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13

The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as

A) Friction pile B) Sheet pile C) Batter pile D) Anchor pile

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Answer: Option C

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14

The minimum thickness of walls built in cement mortar (1 : 6) for a single storey building, is

A) 10 cm B) 15 cm C) 20 cm D) 25 cm

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Answer: Option C

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15

The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is

A) $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{100}}$$ B) $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{150}}$$ C) $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{260}}$$ D) $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{360}}$$

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Answer: Option D

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16

The function of king post in a king post roof truss is

A) To support the frame work of the roof B) To receive the ends of principal rafter C) To prevent the walls from spreading outward D) To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre

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Answer: Option D

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17

Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by

A) Draining sub-soil water B) Ramming crushed stone in soil C) Driving sand piles D) Watering surface of soil

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Answer: Option D

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18

Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is

A) Compressible B) Water logged C) Made up D) All the above

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Answer: Option D

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19

The type of pointing in which a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface, is provided, is called

A) Recessed pointing B) Weather pointing C) V-pointing D) Tuck pointing

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

V-pointing is a type of pointing in which the mortar joint is finished to form a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface.

This shape is achieved by using a special tool that creates a neat and defined V-groove or ridge along the joint.

It not only enhances the aesthetic appearance of the masonry work but also helps in shedding water effectively.

Other types like recessed pointing are set back from the surface, weather pointing is sloped, and tuck pointing is decorative with contrasting mortar.

Hence, the correct answer is Option C: V-pointing.

20

Crown is located at

A) Highest point on the extrados of the arch B) Highest point on the intrados of the arch C) Skew-back of the arch D) None of these

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Answer: Option A

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