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  1. For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed

  2. A.
    b/2
    B.

    b/3

    C.

    b/4

    D.

    b/5

    E.
    b/6.

  3. For a rectangular foundation of width b, eccentricity of load should not exceed

  4. A.
    b/2
    B.

    b/3

    C.

    b/4

    D.

    b/5

    E.
    b/6.

  5. The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed

  6. A.

    5 cm

    B.

    7.5 cm

    C.

    10 cm

    D.

    15 cm.


  7. The service area in a building means the area occupied by

  8. A.

    stairs

    B.

    toilets

    C.

    light and shafts

    D.

    all the above.


  9. The X-ray rooms are plastered with

  10. A.

    Plaster of Paris

    B.

    Barium plaster

    C.

    Martin's cement

    D.

    Keen's cement.


  11. The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as

  12. A.
    ridge
    B.

    hip

    C.

    valley

    D.
    none of these.

  13. The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

  14. A.

    dubbing out

    B.
    floating
    C.

    knetting

    D.

    blistering.


  15. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as

  16. A.

    ashlar arch

    B.

    rubble arch

    C.

    gauged brick arch

    D.

    axed brick arch.


  17. The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is

  18. A.

    50 N/cm2

    B.

    100 N/cm2

    C.
    150 N/cm2
    D.

    200 N/cm2.


  19.  

    In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at

  20. A.

    ground level

    B.
    plinth level
    C.

    water table level

    D.
    midway ground level and watertable level.