Building Materials and Construction MCQs

A. 10 m

B. 20 m

C. 30 m

D. 40 m

A. 25 mm

B. 25 to 40 mm

C. 40 to 65 mm

D. 65 to 100 mm

A. arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.

B. arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust

C. arches are difficult in construction

D. all of the above

A. 90° and 0°

B. 75° and 30°

C. 60° and 10°

D. 40° and 25°

A. impermeable

B. brittle and weak

C. to lose cohesion

D. to crack and warp on drying

A. hard

B. soft

C. porous

D. impervious

A. hip

B. gable

C. ridge

D. eaves

A. along the direction of bedding planes

B. at 45° to the direction of bedding planes

C. at 60° to the direction of bedding planes

D. perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes