Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials

A beam that connects the walls at the two ends of a window top

Plinth level is above the sill level

• True

• False

• It can be, but not necessarily

Structures that support and overhang/projection are called

• Plinth

• Corbel

• Cantilever

• Footing

Which among these is not a mud based construction material?

• Rammed Earth

• Concrete

• CSEB

• Cob

The Glenfinnan viaduct is made of

• Mud

• Wood

• Concrete

• Reinforced Concrete

Foundation can be made of

• Sand

• Clay

• Concrete

• Asphalt

Which one of these is not an ingredient of concrete?

• Sand

• Cement

• aggregate

• steel

Damp proofing course can be made with

• Bituminous felt

• Concrete

• Plastic

• Mud