Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by

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Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by

A. Draining sub-soil water

B. Ramming crushed stone in soil

C. Driving sand piles

D. Watering surface of soil

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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

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Herringbone bond is used for

A. Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks

B. Architectural finish to the face work

C. Ornamental panels in brick flooring

D. All the above

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The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

A. Lack of ventilation

B. Alternate wet and dry conditions

C. Complete submergence in water

D. None of the above

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The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as

A. Balusters

B. Newel posts

C. Balustrades

D. Railings

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Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of

A. 2.5 m

B. 3.5 m

C. 4.5 m

D. 5.5 m

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Higher pitch of the roof
(i) Results in stronger roof
(ii) Results in weaker roof
(iii) Requires more covering material
(iv) Requires less covering material
The correct answer is

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (i) and (iv)

C. (ii) and (iii)

D. (ii) and (iv)

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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

A. Combined footing

B. Strap footing

C. Raft footing

D. None of these

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The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

A. The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it

B. The upward soil pressure

C. The mix of the concrete

D. All the above

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The 9 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

A. Stretcher

B. Face

C. Front

D. Header

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The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

A. Strength

B. Workability

C. Stability of structure

D. All the above

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The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called

A. Round steps

B. Angular steps

C. Winders

D. Radial steps

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The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

A. Dubbing out

B. Floating

C. Knitting

D. Blistering

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An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

A. Ashlar arch

B. Rubble arch

C. Gauged arch

D. Axed arch

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As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

A. Less

B. More

C. Equal

D. Equal or more

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For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A. A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring

B. A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling

C. Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

D. After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material

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The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

A. Style

B. Reveal

C. Mullion

D. Post

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Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of

A. Rocky soils

B. Clay soils

C. Sandy soil

D. All of these

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A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

A. Louver

B. Stop

C. Horn

D. Rebate

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The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called

A. Topping

B. Bedding

C. Screeding

D. None of these

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The term string is used for

A. The underside of a stair

B. Outer projecting edge of a tread

C. A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair

D. A vertical member between two treads

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A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called

A. Retaining wall

B. Breast wall

C. Buttress

D. Parapet wall

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In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is

A. Zero

B. A few degrees

C. 10°

D. 200°

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The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

A. Black cotton soil

B. Loose fine sandy soil

C. Dry coarse sandy soil

D. Hard rocks

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Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?

A. Granite

B. Marble

C. Sand stone

D. Slate

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The size of a floor tile commonly used, is

A. 15 cm × 15 cm × 1.8 cm

B. 20 cm × 20 cm × 2 cm

C. 22.5 × 22.5 cm × 2.2 cm

D. All the above

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Depth or height of the arch is the

A. Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados

B. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados

C. Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados

D. None of the above

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To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is

A. Combined footing

B. Raft footing

C. Pier footing

D. Strap footing

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For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

A. 1 metre

B. 2 metres

C. 3 metres

D. 4 metres

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To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act

A. At the centre of the base

B. Within the middle third of the base

C. Within the middle fifth of the base

D. Neither (a), (b) nor (c)

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The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making

A. Heat insulated

B. Sound insulated

C. Neither (a) nor (b)

D. Both (a) and (b)

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D. Watering surface of soil

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A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called

Herringbone bond is used for

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as

Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of

Higher pitch of the roof (i) Results in stronger roof (ii) Results in weaker roof (iii) Requires more covering material (iv) Requires less covering material The correct answer is

The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as

The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

The 9 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called

The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of

A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called

The term string is used for

A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called

In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is

The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?

The size of a floor tile commonly used, is

Depth or height of the arch is the

To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is

For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act

The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making

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Higher pitch of the roof
(i) Results in stronger roof
(ii) Results in weaker roof
(iii) Requires more covering material
(iv) Requires less covering material
The correct answer is