Building Construction problems
- 1. In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential :
Options- A. a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge
- B. a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample
- C. the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand
- D. the tube is dropped to fall under gravity in side a metalic casing pipe which is driven as the depth of excavation proceeds.
- E. all the above. Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
- 2. Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from
Options- A. 2 to 3 t/m2
- B. 5 to 7.5 t/m2
- C. 8 to 10 t/m2
- D. 10 to 12 t/m2. Discuss
Correct Answer: 5 to 7.5 t/m2
- 3. To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as
Options- A. bat
- B. header
- C. stretcher
- D. closer. Discuss
Correct Answer: closer.
- 4. Pile foundations are suitable for
Options- A. water logged soils
- B. soft rocks
- C. compact soils
- D. multistoreyed buildings
- E. none of these. Discuss
Correct Answer: water logged soils
- 5. Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :
Options- A. the operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterlized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
- B. the mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a postmortem room
- C. causalty unit should be provided a separate entrance
- D. all the above. Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
- 6. The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
Options- A. 90 mm
- B. 150 mm
- C. 190 mm
- D. 200 mm. Discuss
Correct Answer: 200 mm.
- 7. According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of
Options- A. 50 m
- B. 60 m
- C. 75 m
- D. 90 m. Discuss
Correct Answer: 75 m
- 8. In verandah floors outward slope is
Options- A. 1 in 40
- B. 1 in 50
- C. 1 in 60
- D. 1 in 70
- E. 1 in 100. Discuss
Correct Answer: 1 in 60
- 9. The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame, are
Options- A. transoms
- B. horns
- C. stops
- D. chocks. Discuss
Correct Answer: horns
- 10. Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
Options- A. rocky soils
- B. clay soils
- C. sandy soil
- D. all of these. Discuss
Correct Answer: all of these.
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