The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is____________?
(A) trowel
(B) square
(C) bolster
(D) scutch
The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is_______________?
(A) segmental arch
(B) pointed arch
(C) relieving arch
(D) flat arch
The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________?
(A) intrados
(B) rise
(C) spandril
(D) extrados
The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________?
(A) 0.5 m
(B) 0.7 m
(C) 0.9 m
(D) 1.2 m
The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by_____________?
(A) compacting the soil
(B) draining the soil
(C) increasing the depth of foundation
(D) grouting
The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as______________?
(A) friction pile
(B) sheet pile
(C) batter pile
(D) anchor pile
Depth or height of the arch is the________________?
(A) perpendicular distance between intra-dos and extrados
(B) vertical distance between springing line and intrados
(C) perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
(D) none of the above
The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is____________________?
(A) cork flooring
(B) glass flooring
(C) wooden flooring
(D) linoleum flooring
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to______________?
(A) 25 mm
(B) 25 to 40 mm
(C) 40 to 65 mm
(D) 65 to 100 mm
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to______________?
(A) 25 mm
(B) 40 mm
(C) 65 mm
(D) 100 mm