Building Construction MCQ Questions & Answers

31

An arch may fail due to

A) Uneven settlement of abutments B) Sliding of voussoirs C) Crushing of the material D) All the above

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Answer: Option D

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32

The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as

A) Finishing of concrete B) Curing of concrete C) Placing of concrete D) Compaction of concrete

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Answer: Option B

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33

A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

A) Louver B) Stop C) Horn D) Rebate

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Answer: Option D

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34

The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is

A) 55 cm B) 70 cm C) 85 cm D) 100 cm

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Answer: Option C

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35

Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds

A) 10 m B) 20 m C) 30 m D) 40 m

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

In building construction, expansion joints are provided to accommodate the expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature variations and other factors. These joints help prevent cracks and damage to the structure. The general guideline for providing expansion joints in masonry walls is when the length of the wall exceeds a certain threshold.

The correct option is 30 m. Expansion joints are typically provided if the length of the masonry wall exceeds this limit. This allows for the necessary movement and helps maintain the structural integrity of the wall.

Therefore, in the context of the question, the expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if the length exceeds 30 m.

36

The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called

A) Lantern window B) Dormer window C) Louvered window D) Rash window

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Answer: Option B

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37

Grillage foundation

A) Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity B) Is light and economical C) Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth D) All the above

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Answer: Option D

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38

A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called

A) Retaining wall B) Breast wall C) Buttress D) Parapet wall

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Answer: Option A

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39

In which of the following directions is the strength of the timber maximum?

A) Parallel to grains B) 45° to grains C) Perpendicular to grains D) Same in all directions

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Answer: Option A

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40

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

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Answer: Option D

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