Building Constructiuon Technology (3130607) MCQs

MCQs of Masonary construction

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11.

The depth of an arch is the distance between

(a)

crown and springing line

(b)

ground level and springing line

(c)

crown and ground level

(d)

intrados and extrados

Answer:

Option (d)

12.

Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds

(a)

10 m

(b)

20 m

(c)

30 m

(d)

40 m

Answer:

Option (d)

13.

The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as

(a)

soffit

(b)

spandril

(c)

skew back

(d)

haunch.

Answer:

Option (c)

14.

For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is

(a)

1:1

(b)

1:3

(c)

1:4

(d)

1:2

Answer:

Option (d)

15.

An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

(a)

ashlar arch

(b)

gauged arch

(c)

rubble arch

(d)

Axed arch

Answer:

Option (a)

16.

The position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm x 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called

(a)

brick on end

(b)

brick on edge

(c)

brick on bed

(d)

brick held vertically

Answer:

Option (a)

17.

Dutch bond is a modification of

(a)

English bond

(b)

stretcher bond

(c)

English bond

(d)

single Flemish bond.

Answer:

Option (a)

18.

The 19 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

(a)

stretcher

(b)

front

(c)

face

(d)

header

Answer:

Option (a)

19.

The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

(a)

coursed ashlar masonry.

(b)

random coursed ashlar masonry

(c)

ashlar facing masonry

(d)

chamfered ashlar masonry

Answer:

Option (a)

20.

Herringbone bond is used for

(a)

architectural finish to the face work

(b)

ornamental panels in brick flooring

(c)

walls having thickness more than 4 bricks

(d)

all the above.

Answer:

Option (d)

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