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  1. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is

  2. A.

     Mortise and tenon joint

    B.

     Oblique mortise and tenon joint

    C.

     Butt joint

    D.

     Mitred joint


  3. The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

  4. A.

     The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it

    B.

     The upward soil pressure

    C.

     The mix of the concrete

    D.

     All the above


  5. For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is

  6. A.

     Strap footing

    B.

     Raft footing

    C.

     Combined footing

    D.

     Pier footing


  7. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its

  8. A.

     Bearing capacity is low

    B.

     Permeability is uncertain

    C.

     Particles are cohesive

    D.

     Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content


  9. The lintels are preferred to arches because

  10. A.

     Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.

    B.

     Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust

    C.

     Arches are difficult in construction

    D.

     All of the above


  11. Ornamental moulded course placed on the top of a wall, is

  12. A.

     Cornice

    B.

     Coping

    C.

     Frieze

    D.

     Lintel


  13. The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called

  14. A.

     Friction pile

    B.

     Bearing pile

    C.

     Friction bearing pile

    D.

     Rough pile


  15. The term string is used for

  16. A.

     The underside of a stair

    B.

     Outer projecting edge of a tread

    C.

     A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair

    D.

     A vertical member between two treads


  17. In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to

  18. A.

     Increase the depth of foundation

    B.

     Drain the soil

    C.

     Compact the soil

    D.

     Replace the poor soil


  19. Dado is usually provided in

  20. A.

     Dining halls

    B.

     Bath rooms

    C.

     Living rooms

    D.

     Verandah (belcony)