Q.1
Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
Q.2
Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
Q.3
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
Q.4
The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
Q.5
The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
Q.6
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
Q.7
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to
Q.8
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is
Q.9
The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
Q.10
The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called
Q.11
In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
Q.12
Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
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The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
Q.14
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
Q.15
The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
Q.16
For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is
Q.17
Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its
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The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is
Q.19
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
Q.20
The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is
Q.21
The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
Q.22
The term string is used for
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In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
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Dado is usually provided in
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The lintels are preferred to arches because
Q.26
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
Q.27
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
Q.28
For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed
Q.29
The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
Q.30
Slate
Q.31
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
Q.32
A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
Q.33
The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
Q.34
The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
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Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of
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An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding
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The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
Q.38
The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as
Q.39
The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
Q.40
Rotary drilling
Q.41
For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved
1.Ramming the foundation bed
2.Excavation of the soil upto required depth
3.Laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed
4.Curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement
5.Pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement
The correct sequence is
Q.42
The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as
Q.43
A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as
Q.44
A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is
Q.45
The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
Q.46
Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork.
Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish.
Select your answer according to the coding system given below:
Q.47
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
Q.48
The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
Q.49
The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as
Q.50
In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
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