Building Construction Questions

• Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
• The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
• Dutch bond is a modification of
• Bearing capacity of soils cannot be improved by
• The dimensions of a half queen closer, are
• In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
• The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called
• The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is
• To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is
• In grillage foundations a minimum 15 cm cover is provided on
• Raft foundations are used for :
• Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds
• An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
• For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
• To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
• The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
• The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
• Pick up the correct statement from the following :
• Dampness causes
• The black cotton soil