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  • The stone masonry of finely dressed stones laid in cement or lime, is


  • Options
  • A. random rubble masonry
  • B. coursed rubble masonry
  • C. dry rubble masonry
  • D. ashlar masonry.

  • Correct Answer
  • ashlar masonry. 


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    • 1. The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as

    • Options
    • A. ridge
    • B. hip
    • C. valley
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 2. The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called

    • Options
    • A. cement mortar
    • B. lime mortar
    • C. fire resistant mortar
    • D. gauged mortar
    • E. light weight mortar.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The highest line of sloping roof, where two oposite slopes meet, is known as

    • Options
    • A. rafter
    • B. ridge
    • C. crown
    • D. eave.
    • Discuss
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension
    • B. Slump test is performed to check concrete strength
    • C. Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement
    • D. Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates
    • E. Concrete is a mixture of binding material, coarse aggregate and water.
    • Discuss
    • 7. The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are

    • Options
    • A. rafters
    • B. purlins
    • C. battens
    • D. struts.
    • Discuss
    • 8. The rock formed from the solidification of molten matter (magma) is called :

    • Options
    • A. sedimentary rock
    • B. metamorphic rock
    • C. igneous rock
    • D. none of the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The window which projects outside a room of a building for admitting more light and air, is known

    • Options
    • A. bay window
    • B. casement window
    • C. lantern window
    • D. dormer window.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are

    • Options
    • A. jambs
    • B. posts
    • C. reveals
    • D. styles.
    • Discuss


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