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The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed

A. 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical

B. 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical

C. 1 horizontal to 1 vertical

D. 2 horizontals to 1 vertical

Correct Answer :

C. 1 horizontal to 1 vertical


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In jack arch floor, the rise is kept

A. 1/6th of the span

B. 1/8th of the span

C. 1/10th of the span

D. 1/12th of the span

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According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

A. (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²

B. (P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

C. (P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

D. (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

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The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is

A. 25 to 50 mm

B. 25 to 75 mm

C. 30 to 125 mm

D. 50 to 100 mm

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Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is

A. Cornice

B. Coping

C. Frieze

D. Lintel

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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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For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is

A. Strap footing

B. Raft footing

C. Combined footing

D. Pier footing

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The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called

A. Half brick

B. Queen closer

C. King closer

D. Bevelled closer

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The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

A. Retaining wall

B. Breast wall

C. Buttress

D. Parapet wall

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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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Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by

A. Laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar

B. Laying bricks as headers in cement mortar

C. Reinforcing brick wall with iron straps

D. Constructing brick work within a wooden framework

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The skirting/dado in a bath roof should be upto

A. Ceiling

B. 15 cm above floor level

C. 200 cm

D. Level of the tap

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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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The voussoir placed at crown of an arch, is known as a

A. Key

B. Soffit

C. Springer

D. Haunch

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Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is

A. Simplex pile

B. Vibro pile

C. Raymond pile

D. Franki pile

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster

B. For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided

C. On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred

D. All the above

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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 stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known

A. Stone steps

B. Built up steps

C. Spandril steps

D. None of these

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If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is

A. wh × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

B. (wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

C. wh × √[(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

D. wh × √[(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

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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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The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than

A. 1 cm per metre length

B. 2 cm per metre length

C. 4 cm per metre length

D. 5 cm per metre length

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Queen closer may be placed

A. In header course

B. In stretcher course

C. In header course next to first brick

D. In stretcher course next to first brick

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The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

A. Reverberation

B. Echo

C. Intensity of sound

D. Interference

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Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls

A. To drain off the water from the filling

B. To ventilate the stone masonry

C. To add architectural beauty

D. To increase compaction of the earth retained

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The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is

A. 90 mm

B. 150 mm

C. 190 mm

D. 200 mm

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The additional piles which are driven to increase the capacity of supporting loads on vertical piles, are known

A. Construction piles

B. Raking piles

C. Eccentric piles

D. Sinking piles

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The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as

A. Header

B. Stretcher

C. Closer

D. None of these

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The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by

A. Grouting

B. Chemical action

C. Drainage

D. Compaction

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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 minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is

A. 0.5 m

B. 0.7 m

C. 0.9 m

D. 1.2 m

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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