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The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than_____________?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Quick lime is (1) slow in setting (2) rapid in slacking (3) good in strength The correct answer is____________?
A. only (1)
B. only (2)
C. both (1) and (2)
D. both (2) and (3)
The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________?
A. 0.2 liter
B. 0.4 liter
C. 0.6 liter
D. 0.8 liter
As compared to English bond, double flemish bond is_________________?
A. stronger
B. more compact
C. costly
D. none of the above
Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ?
A. headers
B. stretchers
C. brick bats
D. queen closer
Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below ?
A. Both A and R are true and, R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
The function of king post in a king post roof truss is_______________?
A. to support the frame work of the roof
B. to receive the ends of principal rafter
C. to prevent the walls from spreading outward
D. to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre
In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum ?
A. parallel to grains
B. 45° to grains
C. perpendicular to grains
D. same in all directions
The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by_____________?
A. lack of ventilation
B. alternate wet and dry conditions
C. complete submergence in water
D. none of the above
Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?
A. coastal regions
B. plain regions
C. covering large areas
D. all of the above
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