If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h meters per metre length of wall, is

(wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

wh × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

(wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

wh × √[(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

wh × √[(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

In case of Raymond pile

Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm

Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm

Is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground

Is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table

Is most economical up-to a depth of 5 meters

The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by

Increasing the depth of foundation

There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

There is no horizontal tie beam

There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only

There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only

There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

Stud(s) of a common wooden partition

Is the upper horizontal wooden member

Is the lower horizontal wooden member

Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members

Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :

the operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterlized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor

the mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a postmortem room

causalty unit should be provided a separate entrance

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101.	A solid core of rock is formed inside the cylinder in the case of
A.	Auger boring
B.	Percussion drilling
C.	Diamond drilling
D.	Wash boring
Answer» D. Wash boring

Discussion

102.	If (φ) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h meters per metre length of wall, is
A.	wh × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
B.	(wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
C.	wh × √[(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]
D.	wh × √[(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
Answer» B. (wh/2) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]

Discussion

103.	The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A.	Stretcher
B.	Face
C.	Front
D.	Header
Answer» B. Face

Discussion

104.	A stair should not have pitch more than
A.	25°
B.	30°
C.	40°
D.	50°
Answer» D. 50°

Discussion

105.	The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to
A.	10
B.	12
C.	15
D.	No limit
Answer» C. 15

Discussion

106.	Pile foundations are suitable for
A.	Water logged soils
B.	Soft rocks
C.	Compact soils
D.	Multi-storeyed buildings
Answer» B. Soft rocks

Discussion

107.	Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A.	Coastal regions
B.	Plain regions
C.	Covering large areas
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Plain regions

Discussion

108.	The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A.	90 mm
B.	150 mm
C.	190 mm
D.	200 mm
Answer» E.

Discussion

109.	Which one of the following piles has a cast iron shoe even after removal of the hollow cylindrical steel casing?
A.	Simplex pile
B.	Pedestal pile
C.	Vibro pile
D.	Both (A) and (C) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as
A.	Hip
B.	Gable
C.	Ridge
D.	Eaves
Answer» E.

Discussion

111.	Dampness causes
A.	Efflorescence
B.	Bleaching of paints
C.	Crumbling of plaster
D.	Growth of termites
Answer» E.

Discussion

112.	The concrete slump recommended for columns, is
A.	25 to 50 mm
B.	25 to 75 mm
C.	75 to 125 mm
D.	50 to 100 mm
Answer» D. 50 to 100 mm

Discussion

113.	In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be
A.	90° and 0°
B.	75° and 30°
C.	60° and 10°
D.	40° and 25°
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	A roof which slopes in four directions, is called
A.	Shed roof
B.	Gable end roof
C.	Hipped roof
D.	Gambrel roof
Answer» D. Gambrel roof

Discussion

115.	The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called
A.	Topping
B.	Bedding
C.	Screeding
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

116.	In case of Raymond pile
A.	Lengths vary from 6 m to 12 m
B.	Diameter of top of piles varies from 40 cm to 60 cm
C.	Diameter of pile at bottom varies from 20 cm to 28 cm
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

117.	As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is
A.	Stronger
B.	More compact
C.	Costly
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Costly

Discussion

118.	The black cotton soil
A.	Undergoes volumetric changes
B.	Swells excessively when wet
C.	Shrinks excessively when dry
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	The form Work including the props can be removed from beams, only after
A.	3 days
B.	7 days
C.	14 days
D.	21 days
Answer» D. 21 days

Discussion

120.	Auger boring
A.	Is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground
B.	Is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
C.	Is most economical up-to a depth of 5 meters
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

121.	If the depth of an excavation is 20 meters, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is
A.	5
B.	4
C.	3
D.	2
Answer» D. 2

Discussion

122.	The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
A.	Compacting the soil
B.	Draining the soil
C.	Increasing the depth of foundation
D.	Grouting
Answer» C. Increasing the depth of foundation

Discussion

123.	The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs; is
A.	25 to 50 mm
B.	25 to 75 mm
C.	30 to 125 mm
D.	50 to 100 mm
Answer» D. 50 to 100 mm

Discussion

124.	In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is
A.	Column footing
B.	Grillage footing
C.	Raft footing
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

125.	Cavity wall is generally provided for
A.	Heat insulation
B.	Sound insulation
C.	Prevention of dampness
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

126.	Dutch bond is a modification of
A.	English bond
B.	Stretcher bond
C.	Header bond
D.	Single Flemish bond
Answer» B. Stretcher bond

Discussion

127.	In a colar beam roof
A.	There is no horizontal tie beam
B.	There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
C.	There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
D.	There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
Answer» D. There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

Discussion

128.	The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
A.	Ridge
B.	Hip
C.	Valley
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

129.	In which of the following pairs both trees yield soft wood?
A.	Deodar and Shishum
B.	Chir and sal
C.	Sal and teak
D.	Chir and deodar
Answer» E.

Discussion

130.	Stud(s) of a common wooden partition
A.	Are vertical wooden members
B.	Is the upper horizontal wooden member
C.	Is the lower horizontal wooden member
D.	Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members
Answer» B. Is the upper horizontal wooden member

Discussion

131.	The projections of head or sill of a door or window frame are
A.	Transoms
B.	Horns
C.	Stops
D.	Chocks
Answer» C. Stops

Discussion

132.	Suitable spacing of timber piles, is
A.	50 cm
B.	60 cm
C.	80 cm
D.	90 cm
Answer» E.

Discussion

133.	In jack arch floor, the rise is kept
A.	1/6th of the span
B.	1/8th of the span
C.	1/10th of the span
D.	1/12th of the span
Answer» E.

Discussion

134.	The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as
A.	Intrados
B.	Rise
C.	Spandril
D.	Extrados
Answer» C. Spandril

Discussion

135.	The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as
A.	Haunch
B.	Spandril
C.	Voussoirs
D.	Skewbacks
Answer» C. Voussoirs

Discussion

136.	The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180Â°, is known as
A.	ridge
B.	hip
C.	valley
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

137.	A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000Â°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A.	10%
B.	15%
C.	20%
D.	25%.
Answer» D. 25%.

Discussion

138.	The least bearing capacity of soil is that of
A.	hard rock
B.	moist clay
C.	soft rock
D.	laminated
Answer» C. soft rock

Discussion

139.	Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness ?
A.	Copper sheets
B.	lead sheets
C.	aluminium sheets
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

140.	The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
A.	reverberation
B.	echo
C.	intensity of sound
D.	interference.
Answer» B. echo

Discussion

141.	For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
A.	1 metre
B.	2 metres
C.	3 metres
D.	4 metres.
Answer» D. 4 metres.

Discussion

142.	The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
A.	retaining wall
B.	breast wall
C.	buttress
D.	parapet wall.
Answer» D. parapet wall.

Discussion

143.	The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
A.	H-pile
B.	pipe pile
C.	screw pile
D.	disc pile
Answer» D. disc pile

Discussion

144.	The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
A.	truck pointing
B.	recessed pointing
C.	struck pointing
D.	grooved pointing.
Answer» D. grooved pointing.

Discussion

145.	The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
A.	shoring
B.	scaffolding
C.	underpinning
D.	jacking
Answer» B. scaffolding

Discussion

146.	The construction joints in buildings are provided after
A.	10 m
B.	15 m
C.	20 m
D.	40 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be
A.	1:2
B.	1:3
C.	1:4
D.	1:6
Answer» D. 1:6

Discussion

148.	Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :
A.	the operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterlized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
B.	the mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a postmortem room
C.	causalty unit should be provided a separate entrance
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

149.	The vertical members fixed between steps and hand rail, are known
A.	balusters
B.	strings
C.	newel posts
D.	soffits.
Answer» B. strings

Discussion

150.	The voussoir placed at crown of an arch, is known as a
A.	key
B.	soffit
C.	springer
D.	haunch.
Answer» B. soffit

Discussion

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The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

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A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000Â°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to

The least bearing capacity of soil is that of

Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness ?

The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be

The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is

The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is

The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is

The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as

The construction joints in buildings are provided after

For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be

Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following :

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The voussoir placed at crown of an arch, is known as a