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Two columns 50 cm × 50 cm and 60 cm × 60 cm carry 80 tonnes and 120 tonnes of loads respectively. The centre to centre distance between columns is 5.00 metres. The permissible bearing capacity of the soil is 20 t/m2. If the footing is not to project more than 25 cm beyond the outside of the smaller column, pick up the correct design parameters of the footing from the following:
Q.2
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of
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The bearing capacity of granite is generally
Q.5
Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called
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The sill of a common wooden partition is
Q.7
In places where the soil is soft and has small resistance to the flow of concrete, which one of the following types of piles, is used
Q.8
The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto
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For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Q.10
The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed
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The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed
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The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
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Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
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The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
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The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as
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The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called:
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Negative skin friction
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The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is
Q.19
For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
Q.20
The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
Q.21
In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is
Q.22
The function of cleats in a roof truss is
Q.23
The under surface of an arch, is called
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The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
Q.25
The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by
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The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as
Q.27
Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?
Q.28
Minimum width of landing should be
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The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
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The type of stone masonry in which stones of same height are laid in layers, is called
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The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
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In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential:
Q.33
Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than
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The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of
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Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
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The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
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Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings?
Q.38
In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
Q.39
The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
Q.40
The nominal thickness of an expansion joint in brick walls, is kept more than
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Couple roof is used for spans
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The floor is rubbed with oxalic acid, for making its surface
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The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as
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Cavity wall is generally provided for
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In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
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Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as
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The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is
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The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
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The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
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To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer
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