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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • all the above. 


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    • 1. 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.
    • Discuss
    • 2. 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
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 6. 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
    • 7. 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
    • 8. 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
    • 9. 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
    • 10. In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

    • Options
    • A. ground level
    • B. plinth level
    • C. water table level
    • D. midway ground level and watertable level.
    • Discuss


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