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Building Materials
A Presentation by
Sandeep Jyani
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51. The lime mortar is made by :
a) Quick lime
b) Fat lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) white lime
51. The lime mortar is made by :
a) Quick lime
b) Fat lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) white lime
52. Pick up the correct statement :
a) Lime is available in free state
b) Lime is made from gypsum
c) Lime is made from dolomite/calcium carbonate
d) None of the above
52. Pick up the correct statement :
a) Lime is available in free state
b) Lime is made from gypsum
c) Lime is made from dolomite/calcium carbonate
d) None of the above
53. the commonly used lime in white washing is
a) Quick lime
b) Fat lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) All the above
53. the commonly used lime in white washing is
a) Quick lime
b) Fat lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) All the above
54. Which of the following type of lime is used for underwater
constructions?
a) Fat lime
b) Quick lime
c) Slaked lime
d) Hydraulic lime
54. Which of the following type of lime is used for underwater
constructions?
a) Fat lime
b) Quick lime
c) Slaked lime
d) Hydraulic lime
55. Which of the following type of lime is used for plastering and
white washing?
a) Quick lime
b) Slaked lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) Fat lime
55. Which of the following type of lime is used for plastering and
white washing?
a) Quick lime
b) Slaked lime
c) Hydraulic lime
d) Fat lime
56. The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called ____
a) Milk lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Lump lime
d) Hydrate lime
56. The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called ____
a) Milk lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Lump lime/Caustic Lime/Quick Lime
d) Hydrate lime
57. the lime which has the property of setting in water is known
as______
a) Fat lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Hydrate lime
d) Quick lime
57. the lime which has the property of setting in water is known
as______
a) Fat lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Hydrate lime
d) Quick lime
59. The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide is
generally called
a) Fat lime
b) Rich lime
c) white lime
d) All of these
59. The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide is
generally called
a) Fat lime
b) Rich lime
c) white lime
d) All of these
60. Lime putty _____.
a) Is made from hydraulic lime
b) Is made by adding lime to water
c) Can be used only upto three days
d) All options are correct
60. Lime putty _____.
a) Is made from hydraulic lime
b) Is made by adding lime to water
c) Can be used only upto three days
d) All options are correct
61. the calcinations of pure lime result in :
a) quick lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Hydrate lime
d) Fat lime
61. the calcinations of pure lime result in :
a) quick lime
b) Hydraulic lime
c) Hydrate lime
d) Fat lime
62. The process of adding water to lime to convert it into a hydrate
lime is termed as :
a) Watering
b) baking
c) Hydration
d) Slaking
62. The process of adding water to lime to convert it into a hydrated
lime is termed as :
a) Watering
b) baking
c) Hydration
d) Slaking
63. The hydraulicity of the hydraulic lime is mainly due to _____.
a) Calcium oxide
b) Clay
c) sulphate
d) Water
63. The hydraulicity of the hydraulic lime is mainly due to _____.
a) Calcium oxide
b) Clay
c) sulphate
d) Water
64. The process of providing smooth face and regular face to stone
is known as
a) Quarrying
b) Seasoning
c) Pitching
d) Dressing
64. The process of providing smooth face and regular face to stone
is known as
a) Quarrying
b) Seasoning
c) Pitching
d) Dressing
65. Find the one which is not used in quarrying?
a) gun powder
b) Gun cotton
c) Marble powder
d) Dynamite
65. Find the one which is not used in quarrying?
a) gun powder
b) Gun cotton
c) Marble powder
d) Dynamite
66. The process of production of natural stone is known as______.
a) Dressing
b) Quarrying
c) Crushing
d) Seasoning
66. The process of production of natural stone is known as______.
a) Dressing
b) Quarrying
c) Crushing
d) Seasoning
67. Rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituent are
called
a) Siliceous rocks
b) Argillaceous rocks
c) Sedimentary rocks
d) None of the above
67. Rocks having alumina or clay as their major constituent are
called
a) Siliceous rocks
b) Argillaceous rocks
c) Sedimentary rocks
d) None of the above
68. Sand stone is
a) Sedimentary rock
b) Metamorphic rock
c) ligneous rock
d) Volcanic rock
68. Sand stone is
a) Sedimentary rock
b) Metamorphic rock
c) ligneous rock
d) Volcanic rock
69. The most suitable stone for building piers is
a) Granite
b) Limestone
c) marble
d) Sandstone
69. The most suitable stone for building piers is
a) Granite
b) Limestone
c) marble
d) Sandstone
70. Basalt stone is by nature:
a) Metamorphic
b) Volcanic
c) Plutonic
d) Sedimentary
70. Basalt stone is by nature:
a) Metamorphic
b) Volcanic
c) Plutonic
d) Sedimentary
71. Under heat and pressure, granite can transform into :
a) Quartzite
b) Marble
c) Slate
d) Gneiss
71. Under heat and pressure, granite can transform into :
a) Quartzite
b) Marble
c) Slate
d) Gneiss
72. Quartzite and marble are by nature :
a) Volcanic
b) Plutonic
c) Sedimentary
d) Metamorphic
72. Quartzite and marble are by nature :
a) Volcanic
b) Plutonic
c) Sedimentary
d) Metamorphic
73. Out of the following, which may be termed as an unstratified
Rock?
a) Sandstone
b) Limestone
c) Marble
d) Slate
73. Out of the following, which may be termed as an unstratified
Rock?
a) Sandstone
b) Limestone
c) Marble
d) Slate
74. Following stone is suitable for damp proofing.
a) Slate
b) marble
c) Laterite
d) Granite
74. Following stone is suitable for damp proofing.
a) Slate
b) marble
c) Laterite
d) Granite
75. Pegmatite is an example of
a) Sedimentary rock
b) Extrusive igneous rock
c) Intrusive igneous rock
d) metamorphic rock
75. Pegmatite is an example of
a) Sedimentary rock
b) Extrusive igneous rock
c) Intrusive igneous rock
d) metamorphic rock
76. The subclassification of sedimentary rocks
a) Volcanic and plutonic
b) mechanical, chemical, organic
c) Intrusive, extrusive
d) Stratified, unstratified
77. Identify the process responsible for the formation of
sedimentary rocks
a) Solidification of molten mass of silicates be low or at the surface
of the earth
b) Changes in texture or mineral composition or both of igneous
and sedimentary rocks due to high temperature and heavy
pressure
c) Deposited layers of sand and silt subjected enormous
overburden pressures over geological times
d) None of the options
77. Identify the process responsible for the formation of
sedimentary rocks
a) Solidification of molten mass of silicates be low or at the surface
of the earth
b) Changes in texture or mineral composition or both of igneous
and sedimentary rocks due to high temperature and heavy
pressure
c) Deposited layers of sand and silt subjected enormous
overburden pressures over geological times
d) None of the options
78. The sub-classification of sedimentary rocks
a) Volcanic and plutonic
b) Mechanical, chemical, organic
c) Instrusive, extrusive
d) Stratified, un-stratified
79. Slate and marble stone belong to ____.
a) Igneous rocks
b) Metamorphic rocks
c) Sedimentary rocks
d) Foliated rocks
79. Slate and marble stone belong to ____.
a) Igneous rocks
b) Metamorphic rocks
c) Sedimentary rocks
d) Foliated rocks
80. Chemically, marble is known as
a) Metamorphic rock
b) Argillaceous rock
c) Calcareous rock
d) Siliceous rock
80. Chemically, marble is known as
a) Metamorphic rock
b) Argillaceous rock
c) Calcareous rock
d) Siliceous rock
81. If the rocks are formed due to alteration of original structure
under heat and excessive pressure, then they are known as____.
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Volcanic
d) Metamorphic
81. If the rocks are formed due to alteration of original structure
under heat and excessive pressure, then they are known as____.
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Volcanic
d) Metamorphic
82. Plaster of Paris can be obtained from the calcinations of ____.
a) Lime stone
b) Gypsum
c) Dolomite
d) Bauxite
82. Plaster of Paris can be obtained from the calcinations of ____.
a) Lime stone
b) Gypsum
c) Dolomite
d) Bauxite
83. Quartzite is a ____.
a) Sandy rock
b) Siliceous rock
c) Organic rock
d) Calcareous rock
83. Quartzite is a ____.
a) Sandy rock
b) Siliceous rock
c) Organic rock
d) Calcareous rock
84. Shingle is –
a) Water bound pebbles
b) Disintegrated laterite
c) Crushed granite
d) None of these
84. Shingle is –
a) Water bound pebbles
b) Disintegrated laterite
c) Crushed granite
d) None of these
85. the solidification of molten magma when it reaches the surface
of earth results in the formation of –
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) metamorphic rocks
c) Basalt
d) Granite
85. the solidification of molten magma when it reaches the surface
of earth results in the formation of –
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) metamorphic rocks
c) Basalt
d) Granite
86. which of the following is the main composition of granite?
a) Quartz, feldspar and mica
b) Quartz and lime
c) Quartz and silica
d) Silica, lime and alumina
86. which of the following is the main composition of granite?
a) Quartz, feldspar and mica
b) Quartz and lime
c) Quartz and silica
d) Silica, lime and alumina
87. Marble is an example of –
a) Aqueous rock
b) Metamorphic rock
c) Sedimentary rock
d) Igneous rock
87. Marble is an example of –
a) Aqueous rock
b) Metamorphic rock
c) Sedimentary rock
d) Igneous rock
88. Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat
and excessive pressure, are called
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Igneous rocks
c) Metamorphic rocks
d) None of these
88. Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat
and excessive pressure, are called
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Igneous rocks
c) Metamorphic rocks
d) None of these
89. Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles is
obtained from _____.
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) metamorphic rocks
c) Igneous rocks
d) All of these
89. Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles is
obtained from _____.
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) metamorphic rocks
c) Igneous rocks
d) All of these
90. the light weight aggregates are obtained from
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Metamorphic rocks
c) Igneous rocks
d) Volcanic source
90. the light weight aggregates are obtained from
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Metamorphic rocks
c) Igneous rocks
d) Volcanic source
91. Which of the following is a Rock?
a) Quartz
b) Mica
c) Gypsum
d) None of the above
91. Which of the following is a Rock?
a) Quartz
b) Mica
c) Gypsum
d) None of the above
92. Which of the following possess more ability to resist fire?
a) Compact sandstone
b) Quartz
c) Red marble
d) Shale
92. Which of the following possess more ability to resist fire?
a) Compact sandstone
b) Quartz
c) Red marble
d) Shale
93. Which of the following statement is correct about the rocks and
minerals?
a) Shale and mica are metamorphic rocks
b) Quartz is igneous rock
c) Quartz is metamorphic rock
d) Quartz and mica are only minerals
93. Which of the following statement is correct about the rocks and
minerals?
a) Shale and mica are metamorphic rocks
b) Quartz is igneous rock
c) Quartz is metamorphic rock
d) Quartz and mica are only minerals
94. Which of the following could be the specific gravity of stone to
be used as a building material
a) 2.7
b) 1.7
c) 1.9
d) 1.3
94. Which of the following could be the specific gravity of stone to
be used as a building material
a) 2.7
b) 1.7
c) 1.9
d) 1.3
95. hardness of the rock can be tested in situusing
a) Smith’s test
b) Schmidt Hammer test
c) Acid test
d) Crystallization test
95. hardness of the rock can be tested in situusing
a) Smith’s test
b) Schmidt Hammer test
c) Acid test
d) Crystallization test
96. A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than
a) 5 %
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) 25%
96. A stone is rejected if it absorbs water more than
a) 5 %
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) 25%
97. Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in the use
of stones as building material?
a) Steel and R.C.C. are more durable
b) Strength of stones cannot be rationally analyzed
c) Stones are not conveniently available in plains
d) All options are correct
97. Which of the following is the reason for the decrease in the use
of stones as building material?
a) Steel and R.C.C. are more durable
b) Strength of stones cannot be rationally analyzed
c) Stones are not conveniently available in plains
d) All options are correct
98. On which of the following factors the crushing strength of stone
does not depend?
a) Texture
b) Workability
c) Specific gravity
d) Both the texture and specific gravity
98. On which of the following factors the crushing strength of stone
does not depend?
a) Texture
b) Workability
c) Specific gravity
d) Both the texture and specific gravity
99. The crushing strength (MPa) of good stone for construction of a
building must not be less than
a) 10
b) 50
c) 100
d) 120
99. The crushing strength (MPa) of good stone for construction of a
building must not be less than
a) 10
b) 50
c) 100
d) 120
100. The natural bedding plane of stones and the direction of
pressure in stone masonry is
a) Normal
b) Parallel
c) at 30°
d) at 45°
100. The natural bedding plane of stones and the direction of
pressure in stone masonry is
a) Normal
b) Parallel
c) at 30°
d) at 45°
Lime
• Lime is produced from the calcination of its ore i.e. limestone
• Calcination is the process in which limestone is heated up to redness,
leading to the loss of carbon dioxide and moisture from it and
resulting in the formation of lime
Calcination
(𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒)𝐶𝑎𝐶𝑂3 𝐶𝑎𝑂(𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑒) + 𝐶𝑂2
Calcination
(𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆)𝑪𝒂𝑪𝑶𝟑 𝑪𝒂𝑶(𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒆) + 𝑪𝑶𝟐
Clay
Soluble Silicates
Magnesium Carbonate
Sulphates
Note: Hydraulicity: It is a property of lime by virtue of which it can set underwater and in damp
conditions when there is no free circulation of air.
2. Soluble Silicates:
• Silicates in the form of calcium, magnesium and aluminium also impacts
Hydraulicity in lime.
3. Magnesium Carbonate:
• Presence of Magnesium carbonate in Lime allows it to slake and set
slowly.
4. Sulphates:
• Presence of sulphates in small quantity retards the process of slaking and
increases the setting process of lime.
• The lime which is produced from relatively pure lime stone (having
percentage purity 90-95% and clay content 5 to 10%) is termed as Pure
lime/Rich Lime/ High calcium Lime.
• This lime slakes vigorously and its volume is in increased nearly 2-2.5 times
that the original volume so called Fat Lime
• This lime posses high plasticity and sets slowly, hence is generally used in
the work where strength is not required
• This lime possess pure white color, hence is generally used for finishing
work like plastering and white washing.
By Digging Drilling
Firing
Classification of Rocks
Plutonic
Hypabyssal
Volcanic
• When magma comes out above the surface of earth and solidify, the
rock is known as Extrusive igneous rocks and
• When the magma comes below the surface of earth and solidify, rock
is termed as Intrusive Igneous rock.
1. It is used in structures
2. It is used in pavements
3. Used as a ballast for railways
4. Used as a basic material
5. Used in blast furnaces