BUILDING CONSTRUCTION QUIZ

The depth of an arch is the distance between

Crown and springing line

Crown and ground level

Intrados and extrados

Ground level and springing line

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The bearing capacity of a water logged soil, may be improved by

Chemical action

Grouting

Compaction

Drainage

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Best type of piles for soft soil having little resistance to the flow of concrete, is

Simplex pile

Vibro pile

Raymond pile

Franki pile

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The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as

Friction pile

Sheet pile

Batter pile

Anchor pile

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According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is

(P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

(P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²

(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²

(P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]

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Pick up the correct statements from the following:

Cracks appear on the plastered surface in the form of hair cracks

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Excessive thermal variations in the backing or plaster causes the plaster to fall

In brick work, the efflorescence is removed by applying a solution of zinc sulphate and water

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The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called

Interference

Intensity of sound

Echo

Reverberation

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The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

Rindgalls

Starshakes

Cupshakes

Heart shakes

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The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as

Stretcher

Header

None of these

Closer

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If height of the first storey of a building is 3.2 m and riser is 13 cm, the number of treads required, is

25

24

18

12

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