Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of
2.5 m
3.5 m
4.5 m
5.5 m
Correct Answer :
C. 4.5 m
Related Questions
Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
Two directions without break in the slope on each side
Two directions with break in the slope on each side
Four directions without break in the slope on each side
Four directions with break in the slope on each side
The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
Shoring
Scaffolding
Underpinning
Jacking
Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to
1/2
1
2
1/4
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
40 mm
Negative skin friction
Is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile
Develops due to lowering of ground water
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) not (b)
The X-ray rooms are plastered with
Plaster of Paris
Barium plaster
Martin's cement
Keen's cement
Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels?
The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall
The maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time
The discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads
Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel
Raft foundations are used for:
Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil
Spanning over small soft or loose pockets
Counter acting the hydrostatic effect
All the above
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
The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
Header
Stretcher
Closer
None of these
The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
Turn
Junction
Quion
All the above
In verandah floors outward slope is
1 in 40
1 in 50
1 in 60
1 in 70
Couple roof is used for spans
3.5 m or less
3.5 m but less than 5 m
5 m but less than 6.5 m
6.5 m but less than 8 m
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
15 mm
25 mm
35 mm
45 mm
The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as
Friction pile
Sheet pile
Batter pile
Anchor pile
A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as
Three centred arch
Two centred arch
Lancet arch
Bull's eye arch
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
(i) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
Herringbone bond is used for
Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
Architectural finish to the face work
Ornamental panels in brick flooring
All the above
The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
Cork flooring
Glass flooring
Wooden flooring
Linoleum flooring
The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
Finishing of concrete
Curing of concrete
Placing of concrete
Compaction of concrete
As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
Less
More
Equal
Equal or more
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
All the above
For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
1 : 1
1 : 2
1 : 3
1 : 4
The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
Ridge
Hip
Valley
None of these
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
The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
Soffits
Voussoirs
Haunches
Spandrils
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
25 mm
40 mm
65 mm
100 mm
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 %
The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is
25 to 50 mm
25 to 75 mm
30 to 125 mm
50 to 100 mm
Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
Laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
Laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
Reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
Constructing brick work within a wooden framework