Building Materials and Construction MCQs with answers PDF for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, SPSC, PTS, BPSC, ETEA, and KPPSC. Includes a Civil Engineering MCQs PDF book, ideal for Civil Engineering students preparing for competitive exams and technical interviews.
Most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is _____ ?
A. bolster
B. scutch
C. square
D. trowelWhich of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?
A. brick bats
B. queen closer
C. headers
D. stretchersStretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is ___ ?
A. 190 mm
B. 120 mm
C. 90 mm
D. 180 mmMinimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is ____ ?
A. 0.7 m
B. 0.2 m
C. 0.5 m
D. 0.9 mBearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by _____ ?
A. increasing the depth of foundation
B. grouting
C. draining the soil
D. compacting the soilType of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as ___ ?
A. batter pile
B. anchor pile
C. friction pile
D. sheet pileType of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is ____ ?
A. wooden flooring
B. linoleum flooring
C. glass flooring
D. cork flooringMaximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to ____ ?
A. 40 to 65 mm
B. 65 to 100 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 25 to 40 mmMaximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to _____ ?
A. 100 mm
B. 65 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 40 mmIn case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to ____ ?
A. replace the poor soil
B. compact the soil
C. increase the depth of foundation
D. drain the soil