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  1. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

  2. A.

     10 mm

    B.

     20 mm

    C.

     30 mm

    D.

     40 mm


  3. In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to

  4. A.

     15 mm

    B.

     25 mm

    C.

     35 mm

    D.

     45 mm


  5. The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

  6. A.

     Chamfered ashlar masonry

    B.

     Ashlar facing masonry

    C.

     Random coursed ashlar masonry

    D.

     Coursed ashlar masonry


  7. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as

  8. A.

     Baluster

    B.

     Header

    C.

     String

    D.

     Beam


  9. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called

  10. A.

     Round steps

    B.

     Angular steps

    C.

     Winders

    D.

     Radial steps


  11. The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called

  12. A.

     English bond

    B.

     Flemish bond

    C.

     Russian bond

    D.

     Mixed bond


  13. In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is

  14. A.

     2 cm

    B.

     4 cm

    C.

     6 cm

    D.

     8 cm


  15. The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

  16. A.

     Granite

    B.

     Chalk

    C.

     Slate

    D.

     Sand stone


  17. The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to

  18. A.

     Dead loads

    B.

     Live loads

    C.

     Wind loads

    D.

     All of these


  19. The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is

  20. A.

     Bed block

    B.

     Perpend

    C.

     Lintel

    D.

     Vertical line