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- Question
The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
Options- A. strength
- B. workability
- C. stability of structure
- D. all the above.
- Correct Answer
- stability of structure
- 1. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
Options- A. The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area
- B. No timbering is required for shallow trenches
- C. Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil
- D. Grillage foundation is classified as a shallow foundation
- E. Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed. Discuss
- 2. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is
Options- A. dubbing
- B. hacking
- C. blistering
- D. peeling. Discuss
- 3. A solid core of rock is formed in side the cylinder in the case of
Options- A. auger boring
- B. percussion drilling
- C. diamond drilling
- D. wash boring. Discuss
- 4. For constructing a terrazo floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
Options- A. a base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
- B. a 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
- C. glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
- D. after final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
- E. none of these. Discuss
- 5. The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
Options- A. heat insulated
- B. sound insulated
- C. neither (a) nor (b)
- D. both (a) and (b). Discuss
- 6. The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
Options- A. queen closer
- B. bevelled closer
- C. king closer
- D. half king closer. Discuss
- 7. Grillage foundation
Options- A. is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
- B. is light and economical
- C. does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth
- D. is constructed by rolled steel joists (R.S.J.) placed in single or double tier
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 8. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
Options- A. closer
- B. half brick
- C. bed
- D. bat. Discuss
- 9. In English garden wall bond
Options- A. one course of headers to three or five course of stretchers
- B. queen closer in provided in each heading course
- C. the middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 10. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
Options- A. round steps
- B. angular steps
- C. winders
- D. radial steps
- E. circular steps. Discuss
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Correct Answer: Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed.
Correct Answer: hacking
Correct Answer: diamond drilling
Correct Answer: a 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
Correct Answer: both (a) and (b).
Correct Answer: king closer
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: bat.
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: winders
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