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  1. The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than
    2. A.

    1 cm per metre length
    B.

    2 cm per metre length
    C.

    4 cm per metre length
    D.

    5 cm per metre length.

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  2. The under surface of an arch, is called

    3. A.
    soffit
    B.

    intrados
    C.

    haunch
    D.

    back.

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

    4. A.

    5 to 10 cm
    B.

    15 to 20 cm
    C.

    25 to 30 cm
    D.

    30 to 45 cm
    E.
    60 cm.

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  4. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is

    5. A.

    dubbing
    B.

    hacking
    C.

    blistering
    D.

    peeling.

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  5. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its

    6. 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.

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  6. The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than

    7. A.

    the column spacing
    B.

    one-third the column spacing
    C.

    half the column spacing
    D.

    three-fourth the column spacing
    E.

    none of these.

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  7. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called

    8. A.

    closer
    B.

    half brick
    C.
    bed
    D.

    bat.

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  8. The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is
    9. A.

    25 to 50 mm
    B.

    25 to 75 mm
    C.

    30 to 125 mm
    D.

    50 to 100 mm
    E.
    none of these.

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  9.  

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

    purlin
    B.

    cleat
    C.

    batten
    D.

    strut.

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  10.  

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

    purlin
    B.

    cleat
    C.

    batten
    D.

    strut.

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