Building Materials MCQs with Answers & Solutions — Page 4

The decomposition of felspar is represented as (the options differ in the chemical formulae)Building Stones

Match the following lists : List I: P. Trap and Basalt Q. Sandstone R. Laterite S. Slate List II: 1. Damp proofing and partitions 2. Rough stone for…Stones and Rocks

Match the following lists : List I: P. Bridges Q. Scientific Instruments R. Railway carriage S. Shuttering List II: 1. Gamhar, haritaki 2. Red cedar,…Timber

Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of good mortar : 1. The density and strength of mortars made of the same class of…Mortar

Match the following lists regarding the physical properties of cement : List I: P. Loss on ignition Q. Insoluble residues R. Lime and alumina content…Cement

What is the temperature of the tensile strength of the stone in water for 3 days ?Stones and Rocks

Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of poor lime : 1. It requires less slaking time and hydrates very fast. 2. Setting…Lime

Consider the following statements regarding the advantages of plywood : 1. It has good strength both along as well as across the grains. 2. It will…Timber and Wood Products

Match the following lists regarding different types of bricks with their applications : List I: P. Sand lime bricks Q. Face bricks R. Paving bricks…Bricks

Which of the following materials has a negative coefficient of thermal expansion over a certain temperature range?Composite Materials

The Hall-Petch relationship is used to describe the dependence of yield strength onComposite Materials

The hardness of a material is least influenced byComposite Materials

Q.18 Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Due to their low strength, particle boards are less durable than plywood or…Timber

Q.39 Which of the following materials is a sustainable and green building material that can be used in construction?Green Building Materials

Q.43 Formation of _______ type(s) of rocks involves biological activity in addition to complex mechanical or chemical processes.Building Stones

Q.56 Which of the following statements regarding Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is INCORRECT?Cement

Q.64 In which process of manufacturing of cement are the raw materials ground, mixed and fed to the rotary kiln in the dry state?Cement

Q.92 Which of the following is manufactured from particles of wood or other lignocellulose materials, which are agglomerated, formed and pressed…Timber

Q.97 Defects due to fungi occur when the moisture content of timber is aboveTimber

In which type of dressing are only the edges of a stone block levelled with the help of a hammer?Building Stones

The processes used for the manufacture of cement can be classified into _______ types.Cement

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?Building Stones

Which of the following methods of quarrying is suitable for costly, soft and stratified rocks such as sandstone, limestone, laterite, marble and…Building Stones

In India, stones with a specific gravity less than _______ are considered unsuitable for buildings.Building Stones

Before stone seasoning, dressing of stones is done as it provides: i.uniform appearance ii.good mortar joints iii.proper bedding iv.poor water…Building Stones

The constituents of paint in suspension are held by which vehicle that also help in its evenly distribution?Building Construction

Due to the presence of _______ the cement derives the characteristic grey colour.Cement

Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Laminates are the products made by bonding together two or more layers of materials.…Timber

Which of the following types of cement gives 1-day strength that is equal to the 3-day strength of OPC with the same water content?Cement

Bamboo is commonly used in the construction of scaffoldings, bridges and structures due to its: i) Strong fibre content ii) Elasticity iii) Tensile…Green Building Materials

Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: The placing of veneers normal to each other increases the longitudinal and…Timber

Which of the following methods of quarrying is suitable for quarrying small, thin and regular blocks of stones from rocks such as granite and gneiss?Building Stones

Under properly controlled combustion and temperature, what is the percentage of silica content that can be obtained from rice husk ash?Waste Materials

What is the chemical combination formula of Plaster of Paris?Cement

As per IS 3129-1985, the permissible tolerance for the length of finished boards shall be:Timber

Which process of cement manufacturing is commonly used in modern cement plants?Cement

In plywood, three or more veneers in odd numbers are placed one above the other with the direction of grains of successive layers at _____ to each…Timber

In which type of seasoning is timber immersed in a solution of suitable salt, and then taken out and seasoned in ordinary way?Timber

Which property of borosilicate glass makes it suitable for thermal shock resistance?Glass

Which of the following indicates a preliminary stage of dead knot, where the fibres of knot are not firmly held in the surrounding wood?Timber

_____ are popularly known as white ants, though they are in no way related to ants.Timber

In which type of dressing of stone are about 1 cm vertical or horizontal grooves sunk with a chisel having its shape as a hollow semi-circle?Building Stones

As per IS 1077:1992, the size of standard modular burnt clay building bricks is:Bricks

Laminated wood offers several advantages over solid wood. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of laminated wood?Timber

In case of absorption test on burnt clay building bricks as per IS 3495 (Part 2):1992, bricks shall be soaked in cold water for a duration of:Bricks

The specific gravity of most of the stones lies between:Building Stones

Which of the given procedures should be followed before applying paint onto different components of a building? i) Chalking ii) Flaking iii) Removing…Building Construction

Timber which are slow and difficult to season free from defects, are classified as _____ based upon their behaviour to cracking and splitting during…Timber

Which of the following type of cement is preferred for concrete making which is used in construction of sewage treatment plants located where soil is…Cement

Which one of the following is the ability of a material to absorb moisture from air and thus to dissolve and become liquid?Building Construction