Top 150+ Solved Basics of Civil Engineering MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The minimum strength of brick required for building wall is
a. 7.5 N/mm2
b. 5.0 N/mm2
c. 3.5 N/mm2
d. 2.5 N/mm2
Q. The bricks which may be used to build wall but to be provided with plaster are
a. Ist Class
b. IInd Class
c. IIIrd Class
d. IVth Class
Q. The compressive strength of high duty bricks should be more than
a. 40 N/mm2
b. 20 N/mm2
c. 5 N/mm2
d. 3.5 N/mm2
Q. Compressive strength of paving bricks should not be less than
a. 40 N/mm2
b. 30 N/mm2
c. 20 N/mm2
d. 40 N/mm2
Q. Field test for strength of good bricks is to drop it from a height of ______ and they shouldnot break
a. 1.2 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 0.7 m
d. 0.75 m
Q. Refractory bricks resist
a. high temperature
b. chemical action
c. action of frost
d. all of the above
Q. In case of round tiles, under-tiles are used with their narrow ends
a. towards eve
b. towards ridge
c. towards valley
d. in any one fashion
Q. Maximum water absorption permitted on class AA type Mangalore tiles is
a. 13%
b. 15%
c. 17%
d. 19%
Q. Which of the following statement is wrong?
a. Pan tiles are similar to half round tiles but less curved
b. Pan tiles are weaker than half round tiles
c. Allahabad tiles are interlocking tiles
d. Mangalore tiles are also interlocking tiles
Q. Terracotta means
a. insulated
b. fit for sanitary services
c. good for ornamental work
d. baked earth
Q. To make terracotta porous, the following is mixed with clay before burning.
a. lime
b. silica
c. sawdust
d. none of the above