The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to 30° 90° 0° 60° TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Vertical construction joints are provided where the shearing forces are minimum in the case of Girders Slabs All of these Beams TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Sum of tread and rise must lie between 500 to 550 mm 400 to 450 mm 600 to 650 mm 300 to 350 mm TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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 TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Cavity wall is generally provided for All of these Prevention of dampness Sound insulation Heat insulation TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
To support a heavy structure in sandy soil, the type of foundation generally used, is Combined footing Pier footing Strap footing Raft footing TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The Auger borings are not common In cohesive soils In soils that require lateral support In soft soils None of these TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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 TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Which one of the following rocks is used for monumental buildings? Slate Sand stone Marble Granite TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as Strip footing Strap footing Combined footing Raft footing TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?