1000+ Building Materials GATE Questions & Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Curing compound mainly consists of

(A) calcium nitrate

(B) chlorinated rubber

(C) calcium oxide

(D) calcium hydroxide

Question: 2

Coefficient of thermal expansion is highest in

(A) basalt

(B) granite

(C) quartzite

(D) sandstone

Question: 3

Which one of the following is not correct about the use of ferrocement?

(A) beam and columns

(B) furnitures

(C) domestic water tanks

(D) for doors and window shutters

Question: 4

The solvent used in cement paint is

(A) naptha

(B) turpentine

(C) spirit

(D) water

Question: 5

The glass used as windowpanes and laboratory tables is

(A) common glass

(B) potash lead glass

(C) potash lime glass

(D) soda lime glass