This set of Basic Construction & Building Materials Questions and Answers focuses on “Deep Excavations – Some Terms in Timbering”. 1. _________ is defined as the main plank which remains in contact with sides of Trench. a) Sheeting b) Wale c) Sheathing d) Bracing 2. Identify the missing data in the below figure. a) Bracing … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials online quiz focuses on “Foundations – Causes of Failure and Preventive Measures”. 1. _______ occurs due to various reasons such as unequal distribution of load on the foundations, varying bearing power of the sub soil, eccentricity of the load, etc. a) Unequal settlement of the sub-soil b) Unequal … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials online test focuses on “Foundations Based on Different Conditions”. 1. If the foundation of the structure is to be divided into two or more independent units, the _______ may be provided to take care of unequal settlement. a) Slip joints b) Strap joints c) Base plate d) Joists … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Foundations – Types of Footing”. 1. The formula d=a×√(3q)/m is used to calculate _________ a) Depth of soil b) Height of column c) Depth of concrete bed block d) Height of footing 2. If the wall or column under construction … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Special Foundations”. 1. ________ foundation is provided for heavily loaded Timber column or masonry wall. a) Steel grillage b) Timber grillage c) Raft d) Inverted arch 2. In the case of waterlogged area, the loading on the soil is limited … Read more
This set of Construction and Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of Foundation”. 1. A spread is given under the base of a wall or common is known as ________ a) Piles b) Pier c) Footing d) Plinth 2. What is the value of angle of response for clay(dry) soil. … Read more
This set of Construction Materials Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on “Ground Techniques – Increasing the Bearing Capacity of Soil”. 1. Stone columns are invariably used in which soil. a) Poor bearing capacity b) Strong bearing capacity c) Low bearing capacity d) Very poor bearing capacity 2. The construction of which piles proves to … Read more
This set of Construction Materials Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Ground Techniques – Methods of Determing Bearing Capacity of Soil”. 1. For determining the bearing capacity of soil, in method of loading the size for a square steel plate used is about ________ a) 300 mm2 to 750 mm2 b) 3000 mm2 to 7500 … Read more
This set of Construction Materials Assessment Questions and Answers focuses on “Ground Techniques – Bearing Capacity of Soil”. 1. _________ is used to indicate the maximum load per unit area which the soil will resist safely without displacement. a) Bearing power b) Maximum safe bearing capacity c) Strength of soil d) Allowable bearing pressure 2. … Read more
This set of Construction & Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Site Exploration Methods”. 1. A square pit, known as _________ with side as about 1.50 m, is excavated upto a depth at which sufficiently hard soil is available. a) Test pits b) Probing c) Test piles d) Deep boring 2. _________ … Read more
