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WorksheetsD21 QUIZ OF THE DAY
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which footing is provided under an individual column?
a)
Combined footing
b)
Pad footing
c)
Raft footing
d)
Wall footing
2.
What is the function of a pile cap?
a)
To increase friction
b)
To anchor the pile
c)
To distribute load among piles
d)
To prevent uplift
3.
Which type of foundation is suitable for structures with heavy concentrated loads on soft soil?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Strip footing
c)
Pile foundation
d)
Pad footing
4.
In grillage foundation, the clearance between RSJ beams should be at least:
a)
5 cm
b)
10 cm
c)
8 cm
d)
15 cm
5.
The inverted arch foundation is commonly used in:
a)
Residential buildings
b)
Reservoirs and tanks
c)
Load-bearing walls
d)
Temporary sheds
6.
Raft foundation is recommended when:
a)
Load is light and soil is firm
b)
Columns are isolated
c)
Soil bearing capacity is low and load is heavy
d)
Foundation is on a slope
7.
A strap footing is used when:
a)
The soil has very high bearing capacity
b)
The footing area is rectangular
c)
Two columns are close to property line and individual footing cannot be used
d)
The columns are isolated
8.
Which type of pile resists loads through skin friction with surrounding soil?
a)
End bearing pile
b)
Fender pile
c)
Friction pile
d)
Anchor pile
9.
Minimum recommended depth for foundation in black cotton soil is:
a)
0.3 m
b)
0.6 m
c)
1.0 m
d)
2.0 m
10.
What is the main reason for failure of foundation in black cotton soil?
a)
Low bearing capacity
b)
Excessive moisture variation
c)
Wrong concrete mix
d)
Wind pressure
11.
Which pile is best suited for granular soil with mushroom enlargement?
a)
Vibro pile
b)
Franki pile
c)
Raymond pile
d)
Simplex pile
12.
Coffer dam is a:
a)
Temporary structure
b)
Permanent wall
c)
Pile cap
d)
Pier footing
13.
Which caisson type is open at the top and closed at the bottom?
a)
Box caisson
b)
Open caisson
c)
Pneumatic caisson
d)
Pier caisson
14.
Which pile is ideal for resisting uplift forces in foundations?
a)
Compaction pile
b)
Tension pile
c)
End bearing pile
d)
Sand pile
15.
Which foundation type consists of columns connected with strap beams?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Strap footing
c)
Grillage foundation
d)
Combined footing
16.
Grillage foundation is mainly used for:
a)
Residential buildings
b)
Light weight structures
c)
Heavily loaded steel columns
d)
Brick walls
17.
Minimum concrete cover on outer side of RSJ in grillage foundation is:
a)
5 cm
b)
7.5 cm
c)
10 cm
d)
15 cm
18.
Which foundation is suitable when soil bearing capacity is extremely low?
a)
Pier foundation
b)
Grillage foundation
c)
Raft foundation
d)
Combined footing
19.
Which type of pile is made by inserting a casing and filling with concrete on site?
a)
Pre-cast concrete pile
b)
Cast-in-situ pile
c)
Timber pile
d)
Steel pile
20.
Which component helps prevent lateral movement of soil near sloped foundations?
a)
Pile cap
b)
Grillage beam
c)
Retaining wall
d)
Under-reamed bulb
21.
The angle of repose affects the:
a)
Depth of foundation
b)
Width of foundation
c)
Pile length
d)
Concrete grade
22.
Which type of foundation is rarely used today but suitable for arch structures?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Inverted arch foundation
c)
Pile foundation
d)
Box caisson
23.
Which material is most suitable for pneumatic caisson construction?
a)
Cast iron
b)
RCC
c)
Timber
d)
Steel
24.
Which pile type is most suitable when driving piles through water is required?
a)
Pre-cast concrete pile
b)
Timber pile
c)
Cast-in-situ pile
d)
Grillage pile
25.
Minimum spacing between circular piles should be:
a)
1 × diameter
b)
1.5 × diameter
c)
2 × diameter
d)
2.5 × diameter
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