Building Systems Design Quiz

What are building materials?

• Substance that which cannot be utilised in the construction of a structure

• Substance that is utilised in the construction of a structure

• Substance that is utilised in the manufacturing of construction materials

• None of the mentioned

Which of the following is/are basic building materials?

• Wood

• Cement

• Brick

• All of the mentioned

Which of the following is/are the classification of building materials?

• Inorganic materials and Organic materials

• Waterproofing compounds

• Binders

• All of the mentioned

Which of the following is not a type of Inorganic building materials?

• Mud

• Gypsum

• Wood

• Lime

Why building materials are required?

• Building material signifies bonding between the construction materials

• Building material signifies structural existence

• Both a & b

• All of the mentioned

Which of the following is NOT a cladding used in exterior surfaces of buildings ?

• 3D wall panels

• HPL Cladding

• Concrete Cladding

• Metal Cladding

Which of the following building material have high Seismic resistance and flexibility of nailed joints.

• Husk

• Bamboo

• Timber

• Ply

Construction of cavity walls as external walls to protect the building from the outside heat or cold as the hollow space between two walls act as an ________

• Destructive material

• Burning material

• Building material

• Insulating material

Building material depends on ALL of the following EXCEPT?

• the size of the building

• availability of resources

• floating foundation

• intended purposes

Major types of steel bars used in construction include ALL EXCEPT:

• TMT bars

• CTD rebars

• Mild Steel Bar

• Galvanized rebar

Answer explanation

Are twisted hot-rolled steel bars with poor corrosion resistance due to the twisting process