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(1)
As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
[A]
Less
[B]
More
[C]
Equal
[D]
Equal or more
(2)
The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
[A]
50 N/cm2
[B]
100 N/cm2
[C]
150 N/cm2
[D]
200 N/cm2
(3)
In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
[A]
Column footing
[B]
Grillage footing
[C]
Raft footing
[D]
All the above
(4)
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
[A]
Dead loads
[B]
Live loads
[C]
Wind loads
[D]
All of these
(5)
The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
[A]
2
[B]
3
[C]
5
[D]
No limit
(6)
The service area in a building means the area occupied by
[A]
Stairs
[B]
Toilets
[C]
Light and shafts
[D]
All the above
(7)
Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
[A]
2 metres
[B]
2.5 metres
[C]
3 metres
[D]
None of the above
(8)
For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
[A]
The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
[B]
A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
[C]
A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
[D]
A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Answer: A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
(9)
A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
[A]
Retaining wall
[B]
Breast wall
[C]
Buttress
[D]
Parapet wall
(10)
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
[A]
D.P.C. should be continuous
[B]
D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
[C]
D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
[D]
All the above
(11)
The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
[A]
Skew back
[B]
Soffit
[C]
Spandril
[D]
Haunch
(12)
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
[A]
Gable roof
[B]
Hip roof
[C]
Gambrel roof
[D]
Mansard roof
(13)
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
[A]
A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
[B]
A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
[C]
A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
[D]
All the above
(14)
The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
[A]
Bearing pile
[B]
Friction pile
[C]
Sheet pile
[D]
Battered pile
(15)
The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
[A]
Platform
[B]
Relief
[C]
Rest
[D]
Landing
(16)
The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
[A]
Segmental arch
[B]
Pointed arch
[C]
Relieving arch
[D]
Flat arch
(17)
The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
[A]
Hacking
[B]
Dubbing out
[C]
Blistering
[D]
Peeling
(18)
The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
[A]
1 day
[B]
4 days
[C]
7 days
[D]
14 days
(19)
Cast iron piles
[A]
Are suitable for works under sea water
[B]
Resist shocks or vibrations
[C]
Are suitable for use as batter piles
[D]
Are useful for heavy vertical loads
Answer: Are useful for heavy vertical loads
(20)
To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
[A]
First class bricks are used
[B]
Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
[C]
Bats are used where necessary
[D]
All the above
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