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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.
Correct Answer
all the above.
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1. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
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A. closer
B. half brick
C. bed
D. bat.
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Correct Answer: bat.
2. 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.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
3. 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.
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Correct Answer: king closer
4. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
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A. strength
B. workability
C. stability of structure
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: stability of structure
5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
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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.
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Correct Answer: Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed.
6. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
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A. round steps
B. angular steps
C. winders
D. radial steps
E. circular steps.
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Correct Answer: winders
7. Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called
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A. two curved arches
B. gothic arches
C. ogee arches
D. drop gothic arches.
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Correct Answer: ogee arches
8. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
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A. header
B. stretcher
C. closer
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: header
9. The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
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A. the column spacing
B. one-third the column spacing
C. half the column spacing
D. three-fourth the column spacing
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: one-third the column spacing
10. In jack arch floor, the rise is kept
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A. 1/6th of the span
B. 1/8th of the span
C. 1/10th of the span
D. 1/12th of the span
E. 1/15th of the span.
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Correct Answer: 1/12th of the span
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