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Category: Building Materials and Construction
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
A. arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
B. arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
C. arches are difficult in construction
D. all of the above
In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to_________________?
A. increase the depth of foundation
B. drain the soil
C. compact the soil
D. replace the poor soil
Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. 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 type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
A. pitched and sloping roof
B. flat roof
C. shell roof
D. none of the above
Le Chatelier’s device is used for determining the_______________?
A. setting time of cement
B. soundness of cement
C. tensile strength of cement
D. compressive strength of cement
The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________?
A. hardness test
B. work ability test
C. weight test
D. toughness test
Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick______________?
A. impermeable
B. brittle and weak
C. to lose cohesion
D. to crack and warp on drying
The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?
A. to support the common rafter
B. to support purlins
C. to prevent the purlins from tilting
D. all of the above
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