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Construction Materials MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
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This topic is part of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus. Master it through progressive practice — starting from basic recall at Level 1 and building up to GATE-level problems at Level 5.
Difficulty Levels
L1 · Foundation · 1131 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 213 Qs
L3 · Application · 236 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 180 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 1 Qs
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Q1 · Level 1 · CM-MAT-1224
Within a standard wooden partition, 'nogging' refers to:
Q2 · Level 1 · CM-MAT-1210
In the context of project management concerning brick composition, what does fire clay primarily consist of?
Q3 · Level 1 · CM-MAT-1519
For plastering ceilings in building projects, which cement-sand mortar mix is commonly utilized?
Q4 · Level 2 · CM-MAT-1877
For the production of Portland cement, what are the typical percentage ranges of the primary raw materials?
Q5 · Level 2 · CM-MAT-1002
A window situated in a flat roof, designed to admit light from above, is designated as a:
Q6 · Level 2 · CM-MAT-1354
What is the standard minimum thickness for a cement concrete (1:2:4 mix) damp-proof course (DPC) in horizontal applications?
Q7 · Level 3 · CM-MAT-1197
In construction project management, what is the generally accepted minimum dimension for the thickness of an expansion joint in brick masonry?
Q8 · Level 3 · CM-MAT-1053
Which of the listed explosive agents is generally NOT utilized for blasting operations beneath the surface of water?
Q9 · Level 3 · CM-MAT-1475
Approximately how many standard bricks are typically required to construct one cubic meter of a masonry wall?
Q10 · Level 3 · CM-MAT-1402
For bitumen characterized by the softening point test notation 'x/y', where 'x' represents the softening temperature in °C, what does 'y' denote?
Q11 · Level 3 · CM-MAT-1929
When determining the carrying capacity of an elevator, what is the assumed average mass per occupant?
Q12 · Level 4 · CM-MAT-1314
For structural elements in construction, what color is commonly employed for anti-corrosive coatings?
Q13 · Level 4 · CM-MAT-1025
Rocks primarily composed of clay minerals are classified as:
Q14 · Level 4 · CM-MAT-1259
For each story of a building, what is the recommended depth for subsurface investigation?
Q15 · Level 4 · CM-MAT-1704
Which flooring material is best suited to withstand significant traffic and offers an aesthetically pleasing finish?
Q16 · Level 5 · CM-MAT-0012
An M30 concrete mix design uses OPC 53 with 25% fly ash replacement (k = 0.7 as per IS 10262 Clause 5). The total cementitious content is 420 kg/m³. The effective binder content and the check against minimum OPC content are:
(a) What is the OPC and fly ash content?
(b) What is the effective binder content?
(c) Is the minimum OPC requirement of 160 kg/m³ satisfied?