Q. 11 Grillage foundation
A. Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
B. Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth
C. Is light and economical
D. All the above
D. All the above
Q. 12 Pick up the correct statements from the following:
A. In brick work, the
is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water
B. Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall
C. Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks
D. All the above
D. All the above
Q. 13 The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called
A. Dormer window
B. Louvered window
C. Lantern window
D. Rash window
A. Dormer window
Q. 14 The single stage well point system of dewatering an excavation can be used if the depth of excavation does not exceed
A. 15 m
B. 20 m
C. 10 m
D. 5 m
D. 5 m
Q. 15 The nominal thickness of one brick wall in mm, is
A. 150 mm
B. 190 mm
C. 90 mm
D. 200 mm
D. 200 mm
Q. 16 Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The section of the retaining wall should be so proportioned that it may not overturn by the lateral pressure
B. The retaining wall should be safe against sliding
C. The retaining wall should be structurally capable to resist the applied earth pressure
D. To drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall
D. To drain off water from the earth retained, weep holes are provided near the top of the retaining wall
Q. 17 The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
A. Breast wall
B. Buttress
C. Retaining wall
D. Parapet wall
B. Buttress
Q. 18 Raft foundations are used for:
A. Counteracting the hydrostatic effect
B. Spanning over small soft or loose pockets
C. Providing increased area of foundation over the poor bearing capacity of soil
D. All the above
D. All the above
Q. 19 Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. In Flemish bond every header in each course lies centrally over every stretcher of the underlying course
B. In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
C. In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course
D. In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate
B. In English bond, stretchers are laid in every course
Q. 20 Stud(s) of a common wooden partition
A. Is the upper horizontal wooden member
B. Is the lower horizontal wooden member
C. Are vertical wooden members
D. Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members
C. Are vertical wooden members
