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  1. The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is

  2. A.

     Purlin

    B.

     Cleat

    C.

     Batten

    D.

     Strut


  3. Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from

  4. A.

     2 to 3 t/m²

    B.

     5 to 7.5 t/m²

    C.

     8 to 10 t/m²

    D.

     10 to 12 t/m²


  5. The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is

  6. A.

     Raft foundation

    B.

     Grillage foundation

    C.

     Well foundation

    D.

     Isolated footing


  7. The stone blocks approximately triangular in shape, used as steps, are known

  8. A.

     Stone steps

    B.

     Built up steps

    C.

     Spandril steps

    D.

     None of these


  9. An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known

  10. A.

     Ashlar arch

    B.

     Rubble arch

    C.

     Gauged arch

    D.

     Axed arch


  11. In jack arch floor, the rise is kept

  12. A.

     1/6th of the span

    B.

     1/8th of the span

    C.

     1/10th of the span

    D.

     1/12th of the span


  13. The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by

  14. A.

     5 to 10 cm

    B.

     15 to 20 cm

    C.

     25 to 30 cm

    D.

     30 to 45 cm


  15. The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is

  16. A.

     Haunch

    B.

     Spandril

    C.

     Soffit

    D.

     Rise


  17. Suitable spacing of timber piles, is

  18. A.

     50 cm

    B.

     60 cm

    C.

     80 cm

    D.

     90 cm


  19. Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels

  20. A.

     The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall

    B.

     The maximum projection of each corbel course should be limited to a quarter brick at a time

    C.

     The discontinuous corbels are used to carry heavy concentrated loads

    D.

     Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel