BUILDING CONSTRUCTION QUIZ

The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to

30°

90°

0°

60°

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Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of

Girders

Slabs

All of these

Beams

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Sum of tread and rise must lie between

500 to 550 mm

400 to 450 mm

600 to 650 mm

300 to 350 mm

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Raft foundations are used for:

Counter acting the hydrostatic effect

Spanning over small soft or loose pockets

Providing increased area of foundation over poor bearing capacity of soil

All listed here

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Cavity wall is generally provided for

All of these

Prevention of dampness

Sound insulation

Heat insulation

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To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is

Combined footing

Pier footing

Strap footing

Raft footing

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The Auger borings are not common

In cohesive soils

In soils that require lateral support

In soft soils

None of these

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Negative skin friction

Both (A) and (B)

Is a downward drag acting on a pile due to downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil relative to the pile

Neither (A) not (B)

Develops due to lowering of ground water

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Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings?

Slate

Sand stone

Marble

Granite

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The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as

Strip footing

Strap footing

Combined footing

Raft footing

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