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  • The minimum width of a stair in residential buildings, is


  • Options
  • A. 55 cm
  • B. 70 cm
  • C. 85 cm
  • D. 100 cm
  • E. 120 cm.

  • Correct Answer
  • 85 cm 


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    • 1. Pick up the correct statements from the following :

    • Options
    • A. cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
    • B. in brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
    • C. excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

    • Options
    • A. 1 metre
    • B. 2 metres
    • C. 3 metres
    • D. 4 metres.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels

    • Options
    • A. the maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall
    • B. the maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time
    • C. the discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads
    • D. stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The minimum thickness of walls built in cement mortar (1 : 6) for a single storey building, is

    • Options
    • A. 10 cm
    • B. 15 cm
    • C. 20 cm
    • D. 25 cm
    • E. 30 cm.
    • Discuss
    • 5. The pile which supports the load due to friction between pile face and surrounding soil, is generally known as

    • Options
    • A. bearing pile
    • B. friction pile
    • C. sheet pile
    • D. battered pile.
    • Discuss
    • 6. The Auger boring method is not suitable for

    • Options
    • A. very hard soil
    • B. cemented soil
    • C. vary soft soil
    • D. fully saturated cohesionless soils
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 7. A pre-stressed concrete pile is

    • Options
    • A. easy to handle
    • B. lighter in weight
    • C. extremely durable
    • D. suitable for heavy load
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

    • Options
    • A. A combined footing is so proportioned that centre of gravity of supporting area coincides with centre of gravity of two column loads
    • B. A combined footing may be either rectangular or trapezoidal in shape
    • C. Rectangular footings are provided if two column loads are equal or interior column carries relatively greater load
    • D. Trapezoidal shaped footings may be provided under any loading
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as

    • Options
    • A. verticals
    • B. reveals
    • C. jambs
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as

    • Options
    • A. English cross bond
    • B. Dutch bond
    • C. Monk bond
    • D. Rat-trap bond.
    • Discuss


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