Building Materials MCQs

MCQ Generator – Page 2 Q16: Saw dust can be rendered chemically inert by boiling it in water containing: ferrous […]

Q31. Chromium when added to steel _________ the tensile strength. Does not effect Decreases Increases None of these Correct Answer:

Q16. What is the composition of Gunmetal? Lead and nickel Copper, Tin and zinc Copper, zinc and nickel Lead and

Q61. On drying, film of distemper ___________ Swells Disappears Shrinks Thickens Correct Answer: C. Shrinks Solution: Distemper is a water-based

Q46. The first paint coat on a new surface that fills the pores and facilitates adhesion of subsequent paint-coats to

Q31. What is Putty made up of? Red lead and linseed oil White lead and turpentine Powdered chalk and raw

Q16. The thinner used in plastic paint is: naptha water oil spirit Correct Answer: B. water Solution: Plastic paints, such

Q76. Plywood is made … From general timber From fiber of bamboo Only from teak wood From sheets of asbestos

Q61. The defect in timber that arises due to the swelling caused by growth of layers of sap wood over

Q46. The hardwood is produced by which of the following trees? Chir Kail Pine Shishum Correct Answer: D. Shishum Solution:

Q31. According to IS 287: 1993, in classifying timber, the average annual relative humidity (%) of Zone IV region of

Q16. Defects due to fungi occur when the moisture content of timber is above ______. 20% 25% 10% 15% Correct