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  • The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is


  • Options
  • A. chamfered ashlar masonry
  • B. ashlar facing masonry
  • C. random coursed ashlar masonry
  • D. coursed ashlar masonry.

  • Correct Answer
  • coursed ashlar masonry. 


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    • 1. To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

    • Options
    • A. first class bricks are used
    • B. vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
    • C. bats are used where necessary
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

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    • A. The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
    • B. A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
    • C. A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
    • D. A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer.
    • Discuss
    • 3. An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

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    • A. ashlar arch
    • B. rubble arch
    • C. gauged arch
    • D. axed arch.
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    • 4. Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds

    • Options
    • A. 10 m
    • B. 20 m
    • C. 30 m
    • D. 40 m
    • E. 50 m.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Raft foundations are used for :

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    • A. providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil
    • B. spanning over small soft or loose pockets
    • C. counter acting the hydrostatic effect
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of

    • Options
    • A. black cotton soil
    • B. loose fine sandy soil
    • C. dry coarse sandy soil
    • D. hard rocks
    • E. soft clay soil.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. the cost of square rooms is less
    • B. the expenditure on the foundation and roof for the double storeyed building is nearly half of that for the ground storeyed building.
    • C. the cost of construction of a house may be minimised by restricting the height floors
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Dampness causes

    • Options
    • A. efflorescence
    • B. bleaching of paints
    • C. crumbling of plaster
    • D. growth of termites
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The black cotton soil

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    • A. undergoes volumetric changes
    • B. swells excessively when wet
    • C. shrinks excessively when dry
    • D. has a tendency of swelling and shrinking due to clay particles
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

    • Options
    • A. 10 mm
    • B. 20 mm
    • C. 30 mm
    • D. 40 mm
    • E. 50 mm.
    • Discuss


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