The ceiling height of a building is
Between ceiling and ground level
Between ceiling and floor level
Upto roof above ground level
Upto ceiling from the ground level
Correct Answer :
B. Between ceiling and floor level
Related Questions
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only
Lime surkhi mortar is used for pointing the walls
Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar
High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather
The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
Flemish bond
English bond
Stretcher bond
Header bond
Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing?
Simplex pile
Pedestal pile
Vibro pile
Both (a) and (c) of the above
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
Pick up the correct statements from the following:
Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
All the above
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 lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as
Hip
Gable
Ridge
Eaves
The Auger boring method is not suitable for
Very hard soil
Cemented soil
Vary soft soil
All the above
The Auger borings are not common
In soils that require lateral support
In cohesive soils
In soft soils
None of the above
The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as
Turn
Junction
Quion
All the above
While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful:
Pile formation
Raft foundation
Grillage foundation
None of these
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
To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is
Combined footing
Raft footing
Pier footing
Strap footing
The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept
5 cm
10 cm
15 cm
20 cm
To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as
Bat
Header
Stretcher
Closer
The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
The column spacing
One-third the column spacing
Half the column spacing
Three-fourth the column spacing
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
25 mm
40 mm
65 mm
100 mm
According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is
(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²
(P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
(P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
To ensure that supporting area of an offset footing of a boundary wall is fully compressive, the C.G. of load must act
At the centre of the base
Within the middle third of the base
Within the middle fifth of the base
Neither (a), (b) nor (c)
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
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
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course
In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course
In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses
The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
Style
Reveal
Mullion
Post
The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to
10
12
15
No limit
Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:
The operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
All the above
The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a
Ranging rod
Steel tape
Levelling staff
Boning rod
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
In king post truss, one vertical post is used
In a queen post truss, one vertical post is used
In a queen post truss, two vertical posts are used
None of these
The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as
Intrados
Rise
Spandril
Extrados
The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
Header
Stretcher
Closer
None of these
Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as
Jambs
Lintels
Reveals
Soffits