Building Construction Mcqs
The under surface of an arch, is called
A) Back
B) Haunch
C) Intrados
D) Soffit
Check Answer
D) Soffit
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
A) Lintel
B) Frieze
C) Coping
D) Cornice
Check Answer
C) Coping
Dutch bond is a modification of
A) Single Flemish bond
B) Header bond
C) Stretcher bond
D) English bond
Check Answer
D) English bond
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
A) 40 mm
B) 30 mm
C) 20 mm
D) 10 mm
Check Answer
A) 40 mm
A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called
A) Rebate
B) Horn
C) Stop
D) Louver
Check Answer
A) Rebate
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
A) Lintel
B) Frieze
C) Coping
D) Cornice
Check Answer
D) Cornice
A stair should not have pitch more than
A) 50°
B) 40°
C) 30°
D) 25°
Check Answer
B) 40°
A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A) Parapet wall
B) Buttress
C) Breast wall
D) Retaining wall
Check Answer
D) Retaining wall
In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A) Mansard type
B) Gambrel type
C) Gable type
D) Shed type
Check Answer
B) Gambrel type
Dampness causes
A) Growth of termites
B) Crumbling of plaster
C) Bleaching of paints
D) Efflorescence
Check Answer
A) Growth of termites
