Question 1

When a veavy structure is to be constructed in sandy soil, the foundation used is

Accepted Answer

A) pier foundation 
B) strap foundation 
C) raft foundation 
D) any one of these 
A) pier foundation 
B) strap foundation 
C) raft foundation 
D) any one of these A

Question 2

The moulding provided under nosing to beautify the elevation of a step of stair, is called

Accepted Answer

A) flier 
B) soffit 
C) scotia 
D) tread 
A) flier 
B) soffit 
C) scotia 
D) tread C

Question 3

A flexible material used for D.P.C. is

Accepted Answer

A) bitumen sheeting 
B) plastic sheeting 
C) mastic asphalt 
D) cement concrete 
A) bitumen sheeting 
B) plastic sheeting 
C) mastic asphalt 
D) cement concrete A

Question 4

The depth of jambs is

Accepted Answer

A) 57 mm to 76 mm 
B) 76 mm to 114 mm 
C) 114 mm to 138 mm 
D) 138 mm to 152 mm 
A) 57 mm to 76 mm 
B) 76 mm to 114 mm 
C) 114 mm to 138 mm 
D) 138 mm to 152 mm

Question 5

A course of stone masonry provided immediately above the cornice, is called

Accepted Answer

A) blocking course 
B) coping 
C) frieze 
D) parapet 
A) blocking course 
B) coping 
C) frieze 
D) parapet

Question 6

A steel pile which function more efficiently in soft clay or loose sand, is

Accepted Answer

A) H-pile 
B) pipe pile 
C) screw pile 
D) disc pile 
A) H-pile 
B) pipe pile 
C) screw pile 
D) disc pile

Question 7

The arrangement of bricks is similar to English bond in

Accepted Answer

A) raking bond 
B) dutch bond 
C) facing bond 
D) heading bond 
A) raking bond 
B) dutch bond 
C) facing bond 
D) heading bond

Question 8

In the pre-cast reinforced concrete piles, the thickness of concrete covering the main bars should not be less than

Accepted Answer

A) 40 mm 
B) 55 mm 
C) 75 mm 
D) 100 mm 
A) 40 mm 
B) 55 mm 
C) 75 mm 
D) 100 mm

Question 9

The vertical distance between the springing line and the highest point on the intrados is called

Accepted Answer

A) depth 
B) rise 
C) haunch 
D) extrados 
A) depth 
B) rise 
C) haunch 
D) extrados

Question 10

When heavy structural loads from columns are required to be transferred to a soil of low bearing capacity, the most economical foundation is

Accepted Answer

A) shallow foundation 
B) deep foundation 
C) raft foundation 
D) grillage foundation 
A) shallow foundation 
B) deep foundation 
C) raft foundation 
D) grillage foundation

Question 11

High alumina cement is

Accepted Answer

A) made by fusing together a mixture of lime-stone and bauxite 
B) highly resistant to heat, chemical and other corrosive acids 
C) used for structures subjected to the action of sea water 
D) all of the above 
A) made by fusing together a mixture of lime-stone and bauxite 
B) highly resistant to heat, chemical and other corrosive acids 
C) used for structures subjected to the action of sea water 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The width of jambs is

Accepted Answer

A) 57 mm to 76 mm 
B) 76 mm to 114 mm 
C) 114 mm to 138 mm 
D) 138 mm to 152 mm 
A) 57 mm to 76 mm 
B) 76 mm to 114 mm 
C) 114 mm to 138 mm 
D) 138 mm to 152 mm

Question 13

A screw pile consists of cast iron or steel shaft of external diameter varying from

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 150 mm 
B) 150 to 300 mm 
C) 300 to 450 mm 
D) 450 to 600 mm 
A) 0 to 150 mm 
B) 150 to 300 mm 
C) 300 to 450 mm 
D) 450 to 600 mm

Question 14

The slump commonly adopted for concrete for road works is

Accepted Answer

A) 12 to 25 
B) 20 to 28 
C) 25 to 50 
D) 50 to 100 
A) 12 to 25 
B) 20 to 28 
C) 25 to 50 
D) 50 to 100

Question 15

A stretcher bond is usually used for

Accepted Answer

A) half brick wall 
B) one brick wall 
C) one and half brick wall 
D) two brick wall 
A) half brick wall 
B) one brick wall 
C) one and half brick wall 
D) two brick wall

Question 16

The piles which do not support the load by themselves, but act as a medium to transmit the load from the foundation to the resisting sub-stratum, are known as

Accepted Answer

A) friction piles 
B) bearing piles 
C) batter piles 
D) compaction piles 
A) friction piles 
B) bearing piles 
C) batter piles 
D) compaction piles

Question 17

The exterior angle or corner of a wall is known as quoin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a veavy structure is to be constructed in sandy soil, the foundation used is

The moulding provided under nosing to beautify the elevation of a step of stair, is called

A flexible material used for D.P.C. is

The depth of jambs is

A course of stone masonry provided immediately above the cornice, is called

A steel pile which function more efficiently in soft clay or loose sand, is

The arrangement of bricks is similar to English bond in

In the pre-cast reinforced concrete piles, the thickness of concrete covering the main bars should not be less than

The vertical distance between the springing line and the highest point on the intrados is called

When heavy structural loads from columns are required to be transferred to a soil of low bearing capacity, the most economical foundation is

High alumina cement is

The width of jambs is

A screw pile consists of cast iron or steel shaft of external diameter varying from

The slump commonly adopted for concrete for road works is

A stretcher bond is usually used for

The piles which do not support the load by themselves, but act as a medium to transmit the load from the foundation to the resisting sub-stratum, are known as

The exterior angle or corner of a wall is known as quoin.

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Exam 9: Foundations and Masonry Techniques: Exploring Depth, Loads, and Materials

When a veavy structure is to be constructed in sandy soil, the foundation used is

The moulding provided under nosing to beautify the elevation of a step of stair, is called

A flexible material used for D.P.C. is

The depth of jambs is

A course of stone masonry provided immediately above the cornice, is called

A steel pile which function more efficiently in soft clay or loose sand, is

The arrangement of bricks is similar to English bond in

In the pre-cast reinforced concrete piles, the thickness of concrete covering the main bars should not be less than

The vertical distance between the springing line and the highest point on the intrados is called

When heavy structural loads from columns are required to be transferred to a soil of low bearing capacity, the most economical foundation is

High alumina cement is

The width of jambs is

A screw pile consists of cast iron or steel shaft of external diameter varying from

The slump commonly adopted for concrete for road works is

A stretcher bond is usually used for

The piles which do not support the load by themselves, but act as a medium to transmit the load from the foundation to the resisting sub-stratum, are known as

The exterior angle or corner of a wall is known as quoin.

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