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(1) As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
[A] Less
[B] More
[C] Equal
[D] Equal or more
Answer: Less
(2) The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
[A] 50 N/cm2
[B] 100 N/cm2
[C] 150 N/cm2
[D] 200 N/cm2
Answer: 100 N/cm2

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(3) In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
[A] Column footing
[B] Grillage footing
[C] Raft footing
[D] All the above
Answer: All the above
(4) The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to
[A] Dead loads
[B] Live loads
[C] Wind loads
[D] All of these
Answer: All of these
(5) The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 5
[D] No limit
Answer: 3
(6) The service area in a building means the area occupied by
[A] Stairs
[B] Toilets
[C] Light and shafts
[D] All the above
Answer: All the above
(7) Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of
[A] 2 metres
[B] 2.5 metres
[C] 3 metres
[D] None of the above
Answer: 3 metres
(8) For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
[A] The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
[B] A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
[C] A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
[D] A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Answer: A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
(9) A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
[A] Retaining wall
[B] Breast wall
[C] Buttress
[D] Parapet wall
Answer: Breast wall
(10) 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
Answer: All the above
(11) The inclined surface of an abutment to receive the arch, is known as
[A] Skew back
[B] Soffit
[C] Spandril
[D] Haunch
Answer: Skew back
(12) The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
[A] Gable roof
[B] Hip roof
[C] Gambrel roof
[D] Mansard roof
Answer: Gambrel roof
(13) Pick up the correct statement from the following:
[A] A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
[B] A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
[C] A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
[D] All the above
Answer: All the above
(14) The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as
[A] Bearing pile
[B] Friction pile
[C] Sheet pile
[D] Battered pile
Answer: Friction pile
(15) The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
[A] Platform
[B] Relief
[C] Rest
[D] Landing
Answer: Landing
(16) The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is
[A] Segmental arch
[B] Pointed arch
[C] Relieving arch
[D] Flat arch
Answer: Relieving arch
(17) The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
[A] Hacking
[B] Dubbing out
[C] Blistering
[D] Peeling
Answer: Dubbing out
(18) The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after
[A] 1 day
[B] 4 days
[C] 7 days
[D] 14 days
Answer: 4 days
(19) Cast iron piles
[A] Are suitable for works under sea water
[B] Resist shocks or vibrations
[C] Are suitable for use as batter piles
[D] Are useful for heavy vertical loads
Answer: Are useful for heavy vertical loads
(20) 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
Answer: All the above

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