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- Question
The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
Options- A. 50 N/cm2
- B. 100 N/cm2
- C. 150 N/cm2
- D. 200 N/cm2.
- Correct Answer
- 100 N/cm2
- 1. In high mountaneous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
Options- A. shed type
- B. gable type
- C. gambrel type
- D. mansord type. Discuss
- 2. Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
Options- A. laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
- B. laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
- C. reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
- D. constructing brick work within a wooden framework. Discuss
- 3. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options- A. Isolated footing is provided under column to transfer the load safely to soil bed
- B. column footings may have steps or projections in the concrete base
- C. heavily loaded column base must be provided steel reinforcement in both directions
- D. the concrete offset should be at least 15 cm on all sides
- E. all the above. Discuss
- 4. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options- A. A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint
- B. A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is called tucked joint
- C. A mortar joint having an inward-upward slope in brick masonry, is called weathered joint
- D. A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint
- E. All the above. Discuss
- 5. A stair should not have pitch more than
Options- A. 25°
- B. 30°
- C. 40°
- D. 50°
- E. 60°. Discuss
- 6. Pick up the correct statement about silt soil from the following :
Options- A. the silt soil has particle size from 0.02 mm to 0.06 mm.
- B. in organic fine grained silt soil possesses no plasticity.
- C. the least plastic type normally consists of more or less equi-dimensional grains of quartz
- D. all the above. Discuss
- 7. The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known
Options- A. stone steps
- B. built up steps
- C. spandril steps
- D. none of these. Discuss
- 8. Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of
Options- A. slabs
- B. beams
- C. girders
- D. all of these. Discuss
- 9. A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
Options- A. retaining wall
- B. breast wall
- C. buttress
- D. parapet wall. Discuss
- 10. The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called
Options- A. lantern window
- B. dormer window
- C. louvered window
- D. rash window
- E. air window. Discuss
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Correct Answer: gambrel type
Correct Answer: constructing brick work within a wooden framework.
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
Correct Answer: 40°
Correct Answer: all the above.
Correct Answer: spandril steps
Correct Answer: all of these.
Correct Answer: breast wall
Correct Answer: dormer window
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