This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Classification of Timber”. 1. Trees are generally classified, based on the mode of growth into: a) 2 b) 6 c) 4 d) 3 2. What is the life time of a moderately durable timber? a) 10-20 years b) 1-5 years c) … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Manufacture of Tiles”. 1. How many operations are involved in the manufacturing of tiles? a) 5 b) 6 c) 10 d) 8 2. What type of clay is selected for tile manufacture? a) Slightly wet b) Sticky c) Dry d) Rich … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Tiles”. 1. Quarry tile is also called: a) Granite tile b) Unglazed ceramic tile c) Stone tile d) Workshop tiles 2. Which tile is the most versatile? a) Porcelain b) Shale c) Slate d) Granite 3. _________ is used … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Tests on Bricks”. 1. In absorption test on brick, how many hours it has to be soaked in cold water? a) 19 hours b) 5 hours c) 6 hours d) 24 hours 2. What is the loading rate used in compressive … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Bricks”. 1. Unburnt bricks are also called: a) Dry bricks b) Clayey bricks c) Kucha bricks d) Clamp bricks 2. Burnt bricks can be further classified into how many types? a) 2 b) 4 c) 3 d) 5 3. … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Qualities of Good Brick”. 1. What is the recommended size of a brick? a) 20x10x10cm b) 20x9x9cm c) 19x9x9cm d) 19x8x8cm 2. A good brick should not absorb more than what percent of water when soaked? a) 15% b) 20% c) … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Manufacture of Brick”. 1. Which one of the below is the first step in the preparation of brick earth process? a) Digging b) Site selection c) Cleaning d) Unsoiling 2. Why is the process of weathering performed? a) To remove organic … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Composition of Good Brick Earth”. 1. How many constituents are there in the brick earth? a) 5 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8 2. Which one of the below is the most important ingredient in the brick earth? a) Alumina … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Grades of Cement”. 1. What does grade 33 cement indicate? a) Tensile strength of 33 kN/m2 b) Tensile strength of 33 N/mm2 c) Compressive strength of 33 kN/m2 d) Compressive strength of 33 N/mm2 2. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) has been … Read more
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Types of Cement and Uses”. 1. What is the abbreviation of PPC? a) Perfect Portland Cement b) Portland Produced Cement c) Portland Pozzolana Cement d) Productive Portland Cement 2. Which of the following is not an advantage of rapid hardening cement? … Read more
