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21
The function of cleats in a roof truss is
A
To support the common rafter
B
To support purlins
C
To prevent the purlins from tilting
D
All of the above
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Answer: To prevent the purlins from tilting
22
In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A
Shed type
B
Gable type
C
Gambrel type
D
Mansard type
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23
If a is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and d is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then
A
d = 0.445 a
B
d = 0.557 a
C
d = 0.775 a
D
None of these
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24
A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
A
Cleat
B
Stop
C
Horn
D
None of these
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25
Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A
Coastal regions
B
Plain regions
C
Covering large areas
D
All of the above
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26
A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A
Retaining wall
B
Breast wall
C
Buttress
D
Parapet wall
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27
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A
The pile driven in sand is called sand pile
B
The drilled hole filled with sand is called sand pile
C
The sand piles are used for bearing purposes
D
None of these
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Answer: The pile driven in sand is called sand pile
28
Depth or height of the arch is the
A
Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
B
Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C
Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D
None of the above
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Answer: Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
29
A stair should not have pitch more than
A
25°
B
30°
C
40°
D
None of the above
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30
A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known
A
Reinforced marble floor
B
Terrazzo floor
C
Marble floor
D
Chip floor
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31
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 bed
C
Brick on end
D
Brick held vertically
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32
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
A
Compacting the soil
B
Draining the soil
C
Increasing the depth of foundation
D
Grouting
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Answer: Draining the soil
33
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A
Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
B
Slump test is performed to check concrete strength
C
Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
D
Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
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Answer: Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
34
For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
A
1 metre
B
2 metres
C
3 metres
D
4 metres
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35
The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
A
Combined footing
B
Strap footing
C
Raft footing
D
None of these
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36
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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37
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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38
The Auger borings are not common
A
In soils that require lateral support
B
In cohesive soils
C
In soft soils
D
None of the above
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Answer: In soils that require lateral support
39
The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as
A
Under-ream pile
B
Friction pile
C
Bearing pile
D
Sheet pile
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40
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A
Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed
B
Column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base
C
Heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions
D
All the above
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