This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Classification of Stone Masonry”. 1. Identify the type of stone masonry. a) Dry rubble masonry b) Random rubble masonry c) Polygon rubble masonry d) Flint rubble masonry 2. Identify the type of stone masonry. a) Uncoursed rubble masonry b) Dry … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Joints in Stone Masonry”. 1. Identify the type of Joint in stone masonry. a) Butt joint b) Rebated joint c) Tongued joint d) Saddled joint 2. Identify the type of Joint in stone masonry. a) Table joint b) Cramped joint … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials Questions and Answers for Entrance exams focuses on “Common Building Stones of India”. 1. _________ is an igneous rock used for rubble masonry, road metal, foundation work, etc. a) Basalt b) Granite c) Laterite d) Kankar 2. ________ is a metamorphic rock which is used in street paving, … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials Assessment Questions and Answers focuses on “Terms Used in Stone Masonry”. 1. The term ______ is used to indicate the art of building the structures in stones. a) Masonry b) Mortar c) Brick d) Bond 2. The horizontal course provided at suitable levels between the plinth and the … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Classification of Caissons”. 1. A _____________ is defined as a structure which is sunk through ground or water to exclude water and semi fluid material during the process of excavation of foundations. a) Cofferdam b) Caisson c) Well d) Pit … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Cofferdam and Caisson”. 1. A _______ is defined as a temporary structure which is constructed so as to remove water and/or soil from an area and make it possible to carry on the construction work under reasonably dry conditions. a) … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Pile Driving Formulas”. 1. __________ have been developed for determining the load bearing capacity of piles. a) Wave action theory b) Empirical formulas c) Static formulas d) Dynamic formulas 2. The ___________ is based upon the longitudinal wave transmission and … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Different Types of Pile”. 1. Identify the type of pile. a) Raymond step taper concrete pile b) Friction pile c) Raymond Standard concrete pile d) Mac Arthur pile 2. Identify the type of pile. a) Raymond standard concrete pile b) … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials Question Bank focuses on “Deep Excavations – Dewatering of Foundation Trenches”. 1. Identify the Method used for the dewatering of the foundation trenches. a) Pumping b) Freezing process c) Electro osmosis process d) Well Point System 2. Identify the Method used for the dewatering of the foundation trenches. … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Deep Excavations – Well Point System”. 1. Which the given method is used for dewatering of the foundation trenches. a) Deep boring b) Geophysical method c) Well Point System d) Analytical method 2. Identify the missing data. a) Riser b) … Read more
