The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed
5 m
10 m
15 m
20 m
Correct Answer :
A. 5 m
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Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
Slump test is performed to check concrete strength
Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
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 type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
Flemish bond
English bond
Stretcher bond
Header bond
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
Sides of beams and girders
Column forms
Bottom of beams and girders
All the above at the same time
In a colar beam roof
There is no horizontal tie beam
There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
Gable roof
Hip roof
Gambrel roof
Mansard roof
In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
Shed type
Gable type
Gambrel type
Mansard type
The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
Retaining wall
Breast wall
Buttress
Parapet wall
A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known
Mosaic floor
Terrazzo floor
Chips floor
Marble floor
The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
Closer
Half brick
Bed
Bat
Slate
Is a metamorphic rock
Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
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Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
Copper sheets
Lead sheets
Aluminium sheets
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
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level
Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof
Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall
All the above
Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
To drain off the water from the filling
To ventilate the stone masonry
To add architectural beauty
To increase compaction of the earth retained
The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
Buttress
Leaf wall
Pilaster
Pillar
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbours is
Hardness test
Workability test
Weight test
Toughness test
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by
Grouting
Chemical action
Drainage
Compaction
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The sand in the sand pile is well compacted
The sand is kept moist at the time of placing and tamping
Sand piles are generally used under column loads
All of the above
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
A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
Retaining wall
Breast wall
Buttress
Parapet wall
The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known
Dubbing out
Floating
Knitting
Blistering
The 9 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
Stretcher
Face
Front
Header
The form Work including the props can be removed from beams, only after
3 day
7 days
14 days
21 days
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A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
All the above
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Recessed pointing
Weather pointing
V-pointing
Tuck pointing
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Half brick
Queen closer
King closer
Bevelled closer
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Queen closer
Bevelled closer
King closer
Half king closer
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Hip rafter
Eaves board
Valley rafter
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Vibro pile
Raymond pile
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