Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by

vibrations caused by traffic movements

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry

vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line

Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

less than its projection beyond wall base.

equal to its projection beyond wall base

less than its projection beyond wall base.

highest point on the intrados of the arch

highest point on the extrados of the arch

highest point on the intrados of the arch

The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by

looking through the well in the vicinity

standing on the well in the vicinity

measuring the depth of water in the well

are suitable for works under sea water

are suitable for use as batter piles

are useful for heavy vertical loads.

The sill of a common wooden partition is

vertical wooden member on either end

intermediate horizontal wooden member.

Herringbone bond is used for

walls having thickness more than 4 bricks

architectural finish to the face work

ornamental panels in brick flooring

In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are

all the above at the same time.

Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings :

the direction of the prevailing winds in the area

the exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun

the extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah.

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

Queen closer may be placed

in stretcher course next to first brick

in header course next to first brick

in stretcher course next to first brick

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151.	Stability of an existing structure may be disturbed by
A.	rising of water table
B.	vibrations caused by traffic movements
C.	mining in the neighbourhood
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

152.	The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
A.	rafters
B.	purlins
C.	battens
D.	struts.
Answer» B. purlins

Discussion

153.	The process of keeping concrete moist for a certain period after its finishing, is known as
A.	finishing of concrete
B.	curing of concrete
C.	placing of concrete
D.	compaction of concrete
Answer» C. placing of concrete

Discussion

154.	In high mountaneous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A.	shed type
B.	gable type
C.	gambrel type
D.	mansord type.
Answer» D. mansord type.

Discussion

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

Discussion

156.	The X-ray rooms are plastered with
A.	Plaster of Paris
B.	Barium plaster
C.	Martin's cement
D.	Keen's cement.
Answer» C. Martin's cement

Discussion

157.	Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is
A.	cornice
B.	coping
C.	frieze
D.	lintal.
Answer» B. coping

Discussion

158.	In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is
A.	H-pile
B.	screw pile
C.	disc pile
D.	pipe pile
Answer» C. disc pile

Discussion

159.	A wall constructed to resist the pressure of an earth filling, is called
A.	retaining wall
B.	breast wall
C.	buttress
D.	parapet wall.
Answer» B. breast wall

Discussion

160.	In verandah floors outward slope is
A.	1 in 40
B.	1 in 50
C.	1 in 60
D.	1 in 70
Answer» D. 1 in 70

Discussion

161.	The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known
A.	dormer window
B.	lantern window
C.	louvered window
D.	sky window.
Answer» C. louvered window

Discussion

162.	The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
A.	Flemish bond
B.	English bond
C.	Stretcher bond
D.	Header bond.
Answer» C. Stretcher bond

Discussion

163.	The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is
A.	style
B.	reveal
C.	mullion
D.	post.
Answer» D. post.

Discussion

164.	The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as
A.	butress
B.	leaf wall
C.	pillaster
D.	pillar.
Answer» C. pillaster

Discussion

165.	The vertical faces of a door opening which support frame of the door, are
A.	jambs
B.	posts
C.	reveals
D.	styles.
Answer» B. posts

Discussion

166.	The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is
A.	bed block
B.	perpend
C.	lintel
D.	vertical line.
Answer» C. lintel

Discussion

167.	The additional piles which are driven to increase the capacity of supporting loads on vertical piles, are known
A.	construction piles
B.	raking piles
C.	eccentric piles
D.	sinking piles
Answer» C. eccentric piles

Discussion

168.	An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
A.	ashlar arch
B.	rubble arch
C.	gauged arch
D.	axed arch.
Answer» B. rubble arch

Discussion

169.	Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is
A.	compressible
B.	water logged
C.	made up
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

170.	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

171.	Dampness causes
A.	efflorescence
B.	bleaching of paints
C.	crumbling of plaster
D.	growth of termites
Answer» E.

Discussion

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

Discussion

173.	To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A.	first class bricks are used
B.	vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
C.	bats are used where necessary
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

174.	The vertical sides of a door and window openings provided in a wall, are known as
A.	verticals
B.	reveals
C.	jambs
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

175.	Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A.	10 cm
B.	15 cm
C.	equal to its projection beyond wall base
D.	less than its projection beyond wall base.
Answer» D. less than its projection beyond wall base.

Discussion

176.	The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
A.	ashlar arch
B.	rubble arch
C.	gauged brick arch
D.	axed brick arch.
Answer» B. rubble arch

Discussion

177.	The type of pointing in which a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface, is provided, is called
A.	recessed pointing
B.	weather pointing
C.	V-pointing
D.	tuck pointing.
Answer» C. V-pointing

Discussion

178.	The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A.	50 N/cm²
B.	100 N/cm²
C.	150 N/cm²
D.	200 N/cm².
Answer» C. 150 N/cm²

Discussion

179.	You are asked to design and supervise a truss for a factory to have spans 6 m to 9 m. The type of the truss you will use, is
A.	mansored truss
B.	queen post truss
C.	king post truss
D.	collar truss
Answer» D. collar truss

Discussion

180.	To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is
A.	combined footing
B.	raft footing
C.	pier footing
D.	strap footing
Answer» D. strap footing

Discussion

181.	Crown is located at
A.	highest point on the extrados of the arch
B.	highest point on the intrados of the arch
C.	skew-back of the arch
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. highest point on the intrados of the arch

Discussion

182.	The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called
A.	dormer window
B.	sky light window
C.	lantern window
D.	louvered window.
Answer» C. lantern window

Discussion

183.	The depth of the ground water table may be ascertained by
A.	looking through the well in the vicinity
B.	standing on the well in the vicinity
C.	measuring the depth of water in the well
D.	none of the above.
Answer» D. none of the above.

Discussion

184.	Cast iron piles
A.	are suitable for works under sea water
B.	resist shocks or vibrations
C.	are suitable for use as batter piles
D.	are useful for heavy vertical loads.
Answer» E.

Discussion

185.	The sill of a common wooden partition is
A.	vertical wooden member on either end
B.	lower horizontal wooden member
C.	upper horizontal wooden member
D.	intermediate horizontal wooden member.
Answer» C. upper horizontal wooden member

Discussion

186.	Herringbone bond is used for
A.	walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
B.	architectural finish to the face work
C.	ornamental panels in brick flooring
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

187.	For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A.	h/4
B.	1/2 h
C.	h
D.	2 h.
Answer» E.

Discussion

188.	The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A.	black cotton soil
B.	loose fine sandy soil
C.	dry coarse sandy soil
D.	hard rocks
Answer» E.

Discussion

189.	In case of multi-storeyed buildings, the forms to be removed first are
A.	sides of beams and girders
B.	column forms
C.	bottom of beams and girders
D.	all the above at the same time.
Answer» B. column forms

Discussion

190.	For providing a raft foundation, the following activities are involved1. ramming the foundation bed2. excavation of the soil upto required depth3. laying the reinforcement over the foundation bed4. curing the cement concrete placed over reinforcement5. pouring the cement concrete over the reinforcement. The correct sequence is
A.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.	5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.	2, 1, 3, 5, 4
D.	3, 2, 5, 1, 4.
Answer» D. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4.

Discussion

191.	In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is
A.	2 cm
B.	4 cm
C.	6 cm
D.	8 cm
Answer» C. 6 cm

Discussion

192.	The maximum permissible deflection of a timber beam supporting a roof, is
A.	L/100
B.	L/150
C.	L/260
D.	L/360
Answer» E.

Discussion

193.	Which one of the following factors is considered for the orientation of buildings :
A.	the direction of the prevailing winds in the area
B.	the exposure of the walls and roof of the buildings to the rays of sun
C.	the extent up to which the sunrays penetrate with the verandah.
D.	all the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

194.	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

195.	Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings :
A.	granite
B.	marble
C.	sand stone
D.	slate.
Answer» C. sand stone

Discussion

196.	The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
A.	strength
B.	workability
C.	stability of structure
D.	all the above.
Answer» D. all the above.

Discussion

197.	Queen closer may be placed
A.	in header course
B.	in stretcher course
C.	in header course next to first brick
D.	in stretcher course next to first brick
Answer» D. in stretcher course next to first brick

Discussion

198.	The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as
A.	strip footing
B.	strap footing
C.	combined footing
D.	raft footing
Answer» C. combined footing

Discussion

199.	Dado is usually provided in
A.	dinning halls
B.	bath rooms
C.	living rooms
D.	verandah
Answer» C. living rooms

Discussion

200.	A solid core of rock is formed in side the cylinder in the case of
A.	auger boring
B.	percussion drilling
C.	diamond drilling
D.	wash boring.
Answer» D. wash boring.

Discussion

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