GYAN SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAGAR
QUIZ TEST EXAM OCTOBER 2019(SEM-III)
Subject name- B.P.A. Branch – CE Sub Code- CE-304
M.M. – 10 Time- 10 min. Enroll no. -………………………
Note- ATTEMPT ALL QUESTION EACH QUESTION CARRY EQUAL MARKS
1. The 9 cm x 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A. stretcher B. face C. front D. header
2. The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is
A. purlin B. cleat C. batten D. strut
3. The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A. platform C. rest
B. relief D. landing
4. Raft foundations are used for :
A. providing increased area of foundation C. counter acting the hydrostatic effect
over poor bearing capacity of soil
D. all the above.
B. spanning over small soft or loose
pockets
5. To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is
A. combined footing C. pier footing
B. raft footing D. strap footing
6. A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known
A. mosaic floor C. chips floor
B. terrazo floor D. marble floor.
7. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is
known as
A. scaffolding C. raking shore
B. dead shore D. under pinning
8. Couple roof is used for spans
A. 3.5 m or less C. 5 m but less than 6.5 m
B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m D. 6.5 m but less than 8 m.
9. The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
A. bearing pile B. friction pile C. sheet pile D. battered pile.
10. The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known
A. balusters B. strings C. newel posts D. soffits.
11. In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A. column footing B. grillage footing C. raft footing D. all the above.
12. Pile foundations are suitable for
A. water logged soils C. compact soils
B. soft rocks D. multi storied buildings
13. The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
A. rafters B. purlins C. battens D. struts.
14. The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is
A. 55 cm B. 70 cm C. 85 cm D. 100 cm
15. The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are
A. jambs B. posts C. reveals D. styles.
16. The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known
A. bay window B. casement window
C. lantern window D. dormer window.
17. The ceiling height of a building is
A. between ceiling and ground level B. between ceiling and floor level
C. upto roof above ground level D. upto ceiling from the ground level.
18. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A. strength B. workability C. stability of structure D. all the above.
19. While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to
A. 350 B. 420 C. 450 D. 500
20. A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
A. cleat B. stop C. horn D. none of these
