The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

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The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

A. Heart shakes

B. Cupshakes

C. Starshakes

D. Rindgalls

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The concrete slump recommended for columns, is

A. 25 to 50 mm

B. 25 to 75 mm

C. 75 to 125 mm

D. 50 to 100 mm

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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

A. 10 %

B. 15 %

C. 20 %

D. 25 %

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A pre-stressed concrete pile is

A. Easy to handle

B. Lighter in weight

C. Extremely durable

D. All the above

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The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is

A. Purlin

B. Cleat

C. Batten

D. Strut

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In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

A. Centring

B. Actual laying of arch work

C. Striking of centring

D. None of the above

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The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called

A. Cement mortar

B. Lime mortar

C. Fire resistant mortar

D. Gauged mortar

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A stair should not have pitch more than

A. 25°

B. 30°

C. 40°

D. 50°

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. D.P.C. should be continuous

B. D.P.C. should be of good impervious material

C. D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical

D. All the above

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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 type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is

A. Truck pointing

B. Recessed pointing

C. Struck pointing

D. Grooved pointing

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The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed

A. 5 cm

B. 7.5 cm

C. 10 cm

D. 15 cm

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The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

A. Looking through the well in the vicinity

B. Standing on the well in the vicinity

C. Measuring the depth of water in the well

D. None of the above

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The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known

A. Balusters

B. Strings

C. Newel posts

D. Soffits

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Gravels

A. Are cohesionless aggregates

B. Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm

C. Never swell when they come into contact with water

D. All the above

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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A. In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided

B. In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided

C. In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided

D. In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided

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Couple roof is used for spans

A. 3.5 m or less

B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m

C. 5 m but less than 6.5 m

D. 6.5 m but less than 8 m

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The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to

A. 25 mm

B. 40 mm

C. 65 mm

D. 100 mm

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The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept

A. 5 cm

B. 10 cm

C. 15 cm

D. 20 cm

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To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

A. First class bricks are used

B. Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line

C. Bats are used where necessary

D. All the above

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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 vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as

A. Verticals

B. Reveals

C. Jambs

D. None of these

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In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are

A. Sides of beams and girders

B. Column forms

C. Bottom of beams and girders

D. All the above at the same time

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A projecting piece usually provided to support a truss, is

A. Cornice

B. Coping

C. Frieze

D. Lintel

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The bearing capacity of granite is generally

A. 5 to 10 kg/cm²

B. 15 to 20 kg/cm²

C. 30 to 35 kg/cm²

D. 40 to 45 kg/cm²

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The 19 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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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 position of a brick when laid on its side 9 cm × 9 cm with its frog in the vertical plane, is called

A. Brick on edge

B. Brick on end

C. Brick on bed

D. Brick held vertically

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Nogging of a common wooden partition is

A. Upper horizontal wooden member

B. Lower horizontal wooden member

C. Intermediate horizontal wooden member

D. Vertical wooden member

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A roof which slopes in four directions, is called

A. Shed roof

B. Gable end roof

C. Hipped roof

D. Gambrel roof

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The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as

A. Platform

B. Relief

C. Rest

D. Landing

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C. Starshakes

The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

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A pre-stressed concrete pile is

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

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The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known

Gravels

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Couple roof is used for spans

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The thickness of a reinforced brick partition wall, is generally kept

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

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The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as

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A roof which slopes in four directions, is called

The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as

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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
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