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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • king closer 


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    • 1. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

    • Options
    • A. strength
    • B. workability
    • C. stability of structure
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. 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
    • 3. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is

    • Options
    • A. dubbing
    • B. hacking
    • C. blistering
    • D. peeling.
    • Discuss
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 6. 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
    • 7. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called

    • Options
    • A. closer
    • B. half brick
    • C. bed
    • D. bat.
    • Discuss
    • 8. 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
    • 9. 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
    • 10. Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called

    • Options
    • A. two curved arches
    • B. gothic arches
    • C. ogee arches
    • D. drop gothic arches.
    • Discuss


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