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Chapter 3 CONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATION MCQs

1. Foundation suitable for high rise building or in running water:

(A) Pile


(B) Raft


(C) Strap


(D) Spread




2. A pile that transfers load at its lower end:

(A) Bearing pile


(B) Friction pile


(C) Bearing cum friction pile


(D) All of these




3. Inclined pile is called:

(A) Bearing pile


(B) Friction pile


(C) Batter pile


(D) Sheet pile




4. Foundation suitable for bridge in deep water:

(A) Spread


(B) Raft


(C) Well


(D) Caisson




5. A temporary wall constructed to change the direction of flowing water of river or stream:

(A) Weir


(B) Passage


(C) Low level dam


(D) Coffer dam




6. Pile mostly used in retaining walls:

(A) Guide pile


(B) Batter pile


(C) Sheet pile


(D) None of these




7. This is shallow foundation:

(A) Raft foundation


(B) Pile foundation


(C) Pneumatic foundation


(D) None of these




8. Raft foundation is also called:

(A) Mat foundation


(B) Cantilever foundation


(C) Pile foundation


(D) None of these




9. Which foundation is suitable for sloped ground:

(A) Grillage


(B) Raft


(C) Well


(D) Stepped




10. Ratio of concrete used in construction is:

(A) 1:1:2


(B) 1:2:4


(C) 1:1.5:3


(D) 1:4:8




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