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

  2. A.

     Random rubble masonry

    B.

     Coursed rubble masonry

    C.

     Dry rubble masonry

    D.

     Ashlar masonry


  3. The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after

  4. A.

     1 day

    B.

     4 days

    C.

     7 days

    D.

     14 days


  5. The form work from the underside of slabs, can be removed only after

  6. A.

     1 day

    B.

     4 days

    C.

     7 days

    D.

     14 days


  7. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

  8. A.

     Buttress

    B.

     Leaf wall

    C.

     Pilaster

    D.

     Pillar


  9. The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

  10. A.

     Stretcher

    B.

     Face

    C.

     Front

    D.

     Header


  11. The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as

  12. A.

     Stretcher

    B.

     Face

    C.

     Front

    D.

     Header


  13. A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as

  14. A.

     Three centered arch

    B.

     Two centered arch

    C.

     Lancet arch

    D.

     Bull's eye arch


  15. The pile provided with one or more bulles in its vertical shaft, is generally known as

  16. A.

     Under-ream pile

    B.

     Friction pile

    C.

     Bearing pile

    D.

     Sheet pile


  17. Under reamed piles are generally used for

  18. A.

     Machine foundations

    B.

     Factory building

    C.

     Tall structures

    D.

     All the above


  19. To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is

  20. A.

     Combined footing

    B.

     Raft footing

    C.

     Pier footing

    D.

     Strap footing