Deck 4: Building Materials and Masonry Techniques

Question 1

Gravel is a type of:

A)Rounded aggregate
B)Angular aggregate
C)Flaky aggregate
D)Irregular aggregate

Answer 1

Irregular aggregate

Question 2

A building can be mainly divided into how many components?

A)2
B)3
C)6
D)8

Answer 2

3

Question 3

D.P.C (Damp Proof Course) is mainly laid on:

A)Footing
B)Floor
C)Foundation
D)Plinth

Answer 3

Plinth

Question 4

Floor in a building

A)Separates levels
B)Is laid below plinth
C)Contains R.C.C.
D)Has thickness of 10cm

Question 5

Which of the below is constructed above doors, windows?

A)Joist
B)Purlin
C)Lintel
D)Arch

Question 6

What is the level below window called?

A)Pane level
B)Lintel level
C)Sill level
D)Plinth level

Question 7

Wall is mainly of how many types?

A)3
B)2
C)5
D)6

Question 8

___________ wall is used to resist lateral forces like severe wind.

A)Knee wall
B)Cavity wall
C)Infill wall
D)Shear wall

Question 9

The outer projection on the tread of a stair is:

A)Going
B)Outcrop
C)Bulge
D)Nosing

Question 10

Mortar comes from the Latin word:

A)Mortare
B)Mortarum
C)Mortaer
D)Mortarium

Question 11

The first used Mortar was:

A)Lime mortar
B)Mud mortar
C)Cement mortar
D)Organic mortar

Question 12

Polymer Cement Mortar (PCM) is used primarily for:

A)Repairing concrete structure
B)Stone masonry
C)Tile masonry
D)Brick masonry

Question 13

The guidelines for preparation for mortar is given in:

A)IS 4455
B)IS 2250-1981
C)IS 3350-1981
D)IS 5567

Question 14

Which of the below is added to make mortar fire proof?

A)Gypsum
B)Asbestos cement
C)Powdered glass
D)Aluminous cement

Question 15

The setting speed of mortar can be increased using:

A)Lime
B)Sulphur
C)Pozzolana
D)Gypsum

Question 16

Which of the below mortar can settle under water?

A)Hydrolytic
B)Pozzolana
C)Lime
D)Flyash

Question 17

Which stone is used for buildings situated in industrial towns?

A)Marble slab
B)Compact sandstone
C)Gneiss
D)Slate

Question 18

Rubble masonry is sub-divided into:

A)4
B)2
C)6
D)10

Question 19

Which of the below joints is used for masonry in arches?

A)Butt
B)Table
C)Rebated
D)Dowel

Question 20

Which ratio of cement mortar is used for stone masonry?

A)1:6
B)1:3
C)1:8
D)1:4

Question 21

Ashlar masonry uses:

A)Dimension stones
B)Polygonal stones
C)Quarry dressed stones
D)Square stones

Question 22

__________ masonry occupies an intermediate position between rubble masonry and ashlar masonry.

A)Rubble block in a course
B)Ashlar rubble in course
C)Ashlar block in a course
D)Rubble ashlar in course

Question 23

Great skill and skilled labour are required for laying:

A)Coursed rubble masonry
B)Ashlar fine masonry
C)Ashlar chamfered masonry
D)Dry rubble masonry

Question 24

How many types of brick masonry are possible?

A)4
B)2
C)5
D)6

Question 25

In which bond brick is laid with its length in the direction of a wall?

A)Header
B)Flemish
C)Stretcher
D)English