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Q.1
Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
Copper sheets
Lead sheets
Aluminium sheets
All the above
Q.2
Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is
Simplex pile
Vibro pile
Raymond pile
Franki pile
Q.3
A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as
Cornice
Coping
Frieze
Lintel
Q.4
The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
Header
Stretcher
Closer
None of these
Q.5
The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
Turn
Junction
Quion
All the above
Q.6
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
25 mm
40 mm
65 mm
100 mm
Q.7
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to
25 mm
25 to 40 mm
40 to 65 mm
65 to 100 mm
Q.8
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is
Mortise and tenon joint
Oblique mortise and tenon joint
Butt joint
Mitred joint
Q.9
The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
The upward soil pressure
The mix of the concrete
All the above
Q.10
The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called
English bond
Flemish bond
Russian bond
Mixed bond
Q.11
In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
2 cm
4 cm
6 cm
8 cm
Q.12
Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
Slabs
Beams
Girders
All of these
Q.13
The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
Dormer window
Sky light window
Lantern window
Louvered window
Q.14
Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
Cornice
Coping
Frieze
Lintel
Q.15
The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
Friction pile
Bearing pile
Friction bearing pile
Rough pile
Q.16
For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is
Strap footing
Raft footing
Combined footing
Pier footing
Q.17
Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its
Bearing capacity is low
Permeability is uncertain
Particles are cohesive
Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content
Q.18
The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is
Granite
Chalk
Slate
Sand stone
Q.19
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
Dead loads
Live loads
Wind loads
All of these
Q.20
The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is
Bed block
Perpend
Lintel
Vertical line
Q.21
The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
Reverberation
Echo
Intensity of sound
Interference
Q.22
The term string is used for
The underside of a stair
Outer projecting edge of a tread
A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
A vertical member between two treads
Q.23
In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
Increase the depth of foundation
Drain the soil
Compact the soil
Replace the poor soil
Q.24
Dado is usually provided in
Dining halls
Bath rooms
Living rooms
Verandah (belcony)
Q.25
The lintels are preferred to arches because
Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
Arches are difficult in construction
All of the above
Q.26
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
40 mm
Q.27
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
15 mm
25 mm
35 mm
45 mm
Q.28
For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed
b/2
b/3
b/4
b/6
Q.29
The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
Style
Reveal
Mullion
Post
Q.30
Slate
Is a metamorphic rock
Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
Possesses good water absorption capacity
Q.31
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
Sides of beams and girders
Column forms
Bottom of beams and girders
All the above at the same time
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
10 %
15 %
20 %
25 %
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
Queen closer
Bevelled closer
King closer
Half king closer
Q.34
The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known
Style
Reveal
Mullion
Post
Q.35
Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of
2.5 m
3.5 m
4.5 m
5.5 m
Q.36
An ordinary concrete may be made water proof by adding
Pudlo
Impermo
Snowcem
All of these
Q.37
The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
Chamfered ashlar masonry
Ashlar facing masonry
Random coursed ashlar masonry
Coursed ashlar masonry
Q.38
The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as
Baluster
Header
String
Beam
Q.39
The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
Round steps
Angular steps
Winders
Radial steps
Q.40
Rotary drilling
Is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel
Hinders the ground water observations and permeability test
Is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm
All the above
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
3, 2, 5, 1, 4
Q.42
The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as
Heart shakes
Cupshakes
Starshakes
Rindgalls
Q.43
A wooden block fixed on back side of a door frame on its post, is known as
Cleat
Stop
Horn
None of these
Q.44
A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is
Cornice
Coping
Frieze
Lintel
Q.45
The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
Rafters
Purlins
Battens
Struts
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:
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Q.47
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
Shoring
Scaffolding
Underpinning
Jacking
Q.48
The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
H-pile
Pipe pile
Screw pile
Disc pile
Q.49
The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as
Balusters
Newel posts
Balustrades
Railings
Q.50
In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
Ground level
Plinth level
Water table level
Midway ground level and water-table level
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