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  • Question
  • The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is


  • Options
  • A. 25 to 50 mm
  • B. 30 to 125 mm
  • C. 50 to 100 mm
  • D. 75 to 125 mm
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • 50 to 100 mm 


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    • 1. The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after

    • Options
    • A. 1 day
    • B. 4 days
    • C. 7 days
    • D. 14 days.
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    • 2. The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is

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    • A. H-pile
    • B. pipe pile
    • C. screw pile
    • D. disc pile
    • E. none of these.
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    • 3. The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as

    • Options
    • A. under-ream pile
    • B. friction pile
    • C. bearing pile
    • D. sheet pile.
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    • 4. The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

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    • A. reverberation
    • B. echo
    • C. intensity of sound
    • D. interference.
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    • 5. In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is

    • Options
    • A. H-pile
    • B. screw pile
    • C. disc pile
    • D. pipe pile
    • E. raking pile.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

    • Options
    • A. retaining wall
    • B. breast wall
    • C. buttress
    • D. parapet wall.
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    • 7. Open test pit is only suitable upto a depth of

    • Options
    • A. 2 metres
    • B. 2.5 metres
    • C. 3 metres
    • D. none of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer

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    • A. English bond
    • B. Flemish bond
    • C. Header bond
    • D. Stretcher bond.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The construction joints in buildings are provided after

    • Options
    • A. 10 m
    • B. 15 m
    • C. 20 m
    • D. 40 m
    • E. 60 m.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
    • B. the lime with surkhi used as mortor for construction reduces the cost and provides equal strength to wall
    • C. for very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
    • D. on the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
    • E. all the above.
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