Engineering materials : Stones , Bricks , Cement , Concrete , Timber and Steel

What is the primary component of stones?
Silica
Calcium carbonate
Iron oxide
Quartz
Which type of brick is commonly used for load-bearing structures?
Clay brick
Concrete brick
Sand-lime brick
Fly ash brick
What is the main ingredient in cement?
Limestone
Gypsum
Silica
Fly ash
Which type of cement is commonly used for general construction purposes?
Portland cement
White cement
Rapid hardening cement
Sulphate-resistant cement
What is the ideal moisture content for concrete during curing?
10-15%
20-25%
30-35%
40-45%
Which type of timber is known for its high resistance to decay and insect attack?
Teak
Cedar
Oak
Treated pine
What is the primary alloying element in stainless steel?
Chromium
Nickel
Iron
Carbon
Which type of steel is commonly used for structural purposes in buildings?
Mild steel
Stainless steel
High carbon steel
Structural steel
What is the process of adding zinc coating to steel called?
Galvanization
Anodizing
Electroplating
Powder coating
Which material is known for its high compressive strength and fire resistance?
Concrete
Timber
Brick
Steel
Which material is commonly used as a thermal insulator in buildings?
Bricks
Timber
Steel
Concrete
Which material is most susceptible to termite damage?
Timber
Steel
Concrete
Bricks
What is the primary advantage of using steel in construction?
High strength
Low cost
Easy availability
Fire resistance
Which material is commonly used for decorative purposes in buildings?
Stones
Bricks
Timber
Steel
Which material is known for its excellent sound insulation properties?
Concrete
Timber
Steel
Bricks
What is the main disadvantage of using timber in construction?
Susceptible to decay
High cost
Limited availability
Low strength
Which material is commonly used for foundations and retaining walls?
Concrete
Steel
Bricks
Stones
What is the primary advantage of using bricks in construction?
Thermal insulation
Durability
Aesthetic appeal
Fire resistance
Which material is commonly used for road construction?
Concrete
Timber
Steel
Asphalt
What is the main disadvantage of using concrete in construction?
Low tensile strength
High cost
Limited availability
Susceptible to corrosion
Which material is commonly used for water storage tanks?
Concrete
Steel
Bricks
Timber
What is the primary advantage of using steel in bridges?
High strength
Low cost
Aesthetic appeal
Thermal insulation
Which material is commonly used for electrical transmission towers?
Steel
Concrete
Timber
Bricks
What is the main disadvantage of using stones in construction?
Difficult to shape
High cost
Limited availability
Susceptible to weathering
Which material is commonly used for sound barriers along highways?
Concrete
Timber
Steel
Bricks
What is the primary advantage of using timber in interior design?
Aesthetic appeal
Low cost
Fire resistance
Durability
Which material is commonly used for flooring in residential buildings?
Timber
Concrete
Steel
Tiles
What is the main disadvantage of using steel in corrosive environments?
Susceptible to rusting
High cost
Limited availability
Low strength
Which material is commonly used for formwork in concrete construction?
Timber
Steel
Bricks
Stones
What is the primary advantage of using bricks in landscaping?
Aesthetic appeal
Low cost
High strength
Fire resistance
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