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  • If a is the offset of concrete bed in cms, and d is the depth of concrete bed in cms, then


  • Options
  • A. d = 0.445 a
  • B. 0.557 a
  • C. d = 0.775 a
  • D. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • d = 0.775 a 


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    • 1. The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

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    • A. the projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
    • B. the upward soil pressure
    • C. the mix of the concrete
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. the sand in the sand pile is well compacted
    • B. the sand is kept moist at the time of placing and tamping
    • C. the top one metre of the pile is filled up with cement concrete to provide a cap for the filled up sand
    • D. sand piles are generally used under column loads
    • E. all of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

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    • A. butress
    • B. leaf wall
    • C. pillaster
    • D. pillar.
    • Discuss
    • 4. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as

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    • A. scaffolding
    • B. dead shore
    • C. raking shore
    • D. under pinning.
    • Discuss
    • 5. The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is

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    • A. style
    • B. reveal
    • C. mullion
    • D. post.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The depth of excavation of foundations, is generally measured with a

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    • A. ranging rod
    • B. steel tape
    • C. levelling staff
    • D. bonning rod.
    • Discuss
    • 7. A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

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    • A. louver
    • B. stop
    • C. horn
    • D. rebate.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Negative skin friction

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    • A. is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile
    • B. develops due to lowering of ground water
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. neither (a) not (b).
    • Discuss
    • 9. If the depth of an excavation is 20 metres, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is

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    • A. 5
    • B. 4
    • C. 3
    • D. 2
    • E. 6.
    • Discuss
    • 10. A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as

    • Options
    • A. cornice
    • B. coping
    • C. frieze
    • D. lintal.
    • Discuss


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