BUILDING CONSTRUCTION f.m.

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1-OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS marks -20*1=20
1. In which bond brick is laid with its length in the direction of a wall?
a) Header
b) Flemish
c) Stretcher
d) English
2. Which of the below should be avoided in brick masonry?
a) Horizontal joints
b) Queen closer
c) Brick bat
d) Vertical joints
3. The bricks used for corners of walls of a structure are called:
a) Spalls
b) Quoins
c) Hearting
d) Side
4. . Which IS code gives a code of practice for brick work?
a) IS 2212
b) IS 3102
c) IS 3466
d) IS 1077
5.  The most common type of door is:
a) Double leaf door
b) Louvred door
c) Single leaf door
d) Battened door
6. What does 10 WT 13 mean?
a) Size of window opening 10x13cm
b) Size of window opening 100x130mm
c) Size of window opening 10x13mm
d) Size of window opening 1000x1300mm
7. The middle horizontal member of the shutter is called:
a) Median rail
b) Mid rail
c) Sill rail
d) Lock rail
8.  In ______ shore arrangement, the inclined supports are given to the external walls
from the ground.
a) Raking shore
b) Flying shore
c) Dead shore
d) Patented shore
9.  _______ is an ordinary step of rectangular shape in plan.
a) Flier
b) Round-ended step
c) Splayed step
d) Common step
10.  The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is ___________
a) dubbing
b) peeling
c) blistering
d) hacking
11. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called ___________
a) round steps
b) angular steps
c) radial steps
d) winders
12.  To control corrosion, concrete with _________ is used.
a) Low permeability
b) Low thermal coefficient
c) More cement content
d) More coarse aggregates
13. The main reason for cracks in masonry joints is:
a) Moisture
b) Sulphate
c) Magnesium
d) Sodium
14. Shear cracks between the main wall and cross wall can be corrected using:
a) Grouting
b) Rebuilding
c) Gunning
d) Toothing
15. In __________ type of scaffolding, the working platform is supported on movable
contrivances such as Ladders, tripods, etc., mounted on wheels.
a) Trestle scaffolding
b) Cantilever scaffolding
c) Mason’s scaffolding
d) Bricklayers scaffolding
16. Which Foundation is used when the wall carries light loads or when the safe
bearing pressure is very high.
a) Simple Strip footing
b) Simple pad footing
c) Grillage footing
d) Strap footing
17.  _________ is defined as the main plank which remains in contact with sides of
Trench.
a) Sheathing
b) Wale
c) Sheathing
d) Bracing
18. The horizontal course provided at suitable levels between the plinth and the
cornice is termed as a ______
a) Sill
b) Corbel
c) String Course
d) Cornice
19. A _________ is a projecting stone which is usually provided to serve as support for
roof truss, beam, weather shed, etc.
a) Course
b) Cornice
c) Corbel
d) Coping
20.  ______ are also known as non subterranean or wood nesting termites.
a) Subterranean termites
b) Ground nesting termites
c) Drywood termites
d) White ants
2- attempt ALL THE QUESTIONS MARKS -5*4=20
i) MENTION THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF ROCKS ON
VARIOUS BASIS ? WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
GOOD BUILDING STONE. WRITE ANY TWO.
ii) WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STAIRS EXPLAIN?
iii) WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTCS OF A GOOD
BUILDING BRICK?
iv) WHAT IS MORTAR ? EXPLAIN TESTS FOR MORTAR
v) WRITE SHORT NOTES ON-
A)- PARTICLE BOARD
B)- SUNMICA
C)-ARTIFICIAL TIMBER
3-ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS MARKS-6*5=30
I. EXPLAIN THE METHOD OF MARKING LAYOUT ON GROUND
AND WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE TO BE TAKEN
II. EXPLAIN VARIOUS TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS AND THEIR
SUITABILITY
III. WRITE ABOUT MORTARS USED IN STONE MASONRY ?
WHAT IS COL-GROUT MASONRY?
IV. WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOORS ?
V. WHAT IS DEMOLITION OF BUILDING ? WHAT ARE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN?