Basic Civil Engineering MCQs - Types of Structures

1. Gorilla glue is made up of:
a) Resin
b) Epoxy
c) Polyurethane
d) Animal protein

Answer: c
Explanation: It is a type of polyurethane adhesive. It is 100% water proof, easily bonds glass, wood, stone, metal, concrete, etc. It is also temperature resistant and incredibly strong.

2.The word adhesive has its origin from:
a) Greek Adhaerere
b) Latin Adherae
c) Greek Adherae
d) Latin Adhaerere

Answer: d
Explanation: The Latin word Adhaerere means to stick on. French work adhésif and English word adhere further lead to the word adhesive.

3. Vegetable glue is used for:
a) Labelling
b) Joining glass
c) Plastic adhesion
d) Plywood manufacture

Answer: a
Explanation: It is prepared from starch and natural gums. It can be used for preparing paperboard articles, labelling, etc.

4. Adhesive becomes strong immediately after its application.
a) True
b) False

Answer: b
Explanation: Adhesive takes time to completely adhere to a surface and form films for bonding. It may take anywhere from minutes to hours to attain full strength.

5. Pyramid is a type of ___________ structure.
a) Triangulated
b) Massive
c) Pneumatic
d) Framed

Answer: b
Explanation: Massive or lintelled structure is built with a large amount of materials. It can take up compression efficiently and has very few spaces.

6. Pneumatic structure contains:
a) Metal
b) Water
c) Wood
d) Compressed air

Answer: d
Explanation: Compressed air is filled inside a pneumatic structure. It is light and can be deflated and dismantled easily. It is used in fun, activity area for kids.

7. Vault is an architectural term for:
a) Cable
b) Bridges
c) Arch
d) Dam

Answer: c
Explanation: Vault is an arched form used to provide high ceiling spaces. There can be barrel vault or continuous vaults.

8. How many types of frame structures are there?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 4

Answer: a
Explanation: The 2 main types are rigid frame structure and braced frame structure. Both of these are further sub-divided into two.

9. Which of the below is a disadvantage of frame structure?
a) Ease of construction
b) Economy
c) Speed of construction
d) Span length

Answer: d
Explanation: Span length is usually restricted to 40ft when normal R.C.C. is used. Spans greater than this can cause lateral deflections.

10. In frame structure, what transfers the load to columns?
a) Foundation
b) Beams
c) Slabs
d) Roofs

Answer: b
Explanation: The load bearing action in a framed structure is as follows- slab to a beam, beam to column, column to foundation.