BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 10 | GPSC | GATE | ESE | CIVIL ENGINEERING
1. Granite is an example of _____. [A] aqueous rocks[B] Metamorphic rocks[C] Sedimentary rocks[D] Igneous rocks Answer: Option D 2.…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 8 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | ESE | GATE | GPSC
1. The projecting part of the tread beyond face of riser is called _____. [A] Nosing[B] Pitch[C] Baluster[D] Stringer Answer:…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 6 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. Smith’s test is performed on stones to assess its _____. [A] Specific gravity[B] insoluble matter[C] Soluble and clayey matter[D]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 15 | GPSC | ESE | GATE | CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. The thin radial fibres extending from pith to cambium layer are known as _____. [A] Inner Bark[B] Sap Wood[C]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 13 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. A well-seasoned timber may contain moisture upto ______. [A] 10 to 12%[B] 6 to 8%[C] 4 to 6%[D] 8…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 11 CIVIL ENGINEERING GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. The bricks which are table moulded and of standard shape and burnt in kilns are known as ____. [A]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 9 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. To prevent segregation, the concrete should not be thrown from a height of more than _____. [A] 1.5 m[B]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 7 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. _____ method of curing of concrete is preferable for rapid gain of strength of concrete. [A] High-pressure steam curing[B]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 5 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. The test conducted to check the proper grinding of cement is known as _____. [A] Fineness[B] Setting times[C] Consistency[D]…
BUILDING MATERIALS MCQs 2 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | GATE | GPSC | ESE COMPETITIVE EXAMS
1. The main function of alumina in brick earth is _____. [A] To impart plasticity [B] To increase durability [C]…