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  1. The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to

  2. A.

     25 mm

    B.

     40 mm

    C.

     65 mm

    D.

     100 mm


  3. The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to

  4. A.

     25 mm

    B.

     25 to 40 mm

    C.

     40 to 65 mm

    D.

     65 to 100 mm


  5. Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of

  6. A.

     Slabs

    B.

     Beams

    C.

     Girders

    D.

     All of these


  7. The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called

  8. A.

     Dormer window

    B.

     Sky light window

    C.

     Lantern window

    D.

     Louvered window


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

  10. A.

     Reverberation

    B.

     Echo

    C.

     Intensity of sound

    D.

     Interference


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

  12. A.

     Copper sheets

    B.

     Lead sheets

    C.

     Aluminium sheets

    D.

     All the above


  13. Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is

  14. A.

     Simplex pile

    B.

     Vibro pile

    C.

     Raymond pile

    D.

     Franki pile


  15. A covering of concrete placed on the exposed top of an external wall, is known as

  16. A.

     Cornice

    B.

     Coping

    C.

     Frieze

    D.

     Lintel


  17. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as

  18. A.

     Header

    B.

     Stretcher

    C.

     Closer

    D.

     None of these


  19. The exterior angle between outer faces of a wall, is known as

  20. A.

     Turn

    B.

     Junction

    C.

     Quion

    D.

     All the above