In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to_________________?
(A) increase the depth of foundation
(B) drain the soil
(C) compact the soil
(D) replace the poor soil
The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?
(A) hip
(B) gable
(C) ridge
(D) eaves
Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?
(A) two directions without break in the slope on each side
(B) two directions with break in the slope on each side
(C) four directions without break in the slope on each side
(D) four directions with break in the slope on each side
Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?
(A) coastal regions
(B) plain regions
(C) covering large areas
(D) all of the above
The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?
(A) ridge board
(B) hip rafter
(C) eaves board
(D) valley rafter
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________?
(A) gable roof
(B) hip roof
(C) gambrel roof
(D) mansard roof
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?
(A) mortise and tennon joint
(B) oblique mortise and tennon joint
(C) butt joint
(D) mitred joint
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
(A) arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
(B) arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
(C) arches are difficult in construction
(D) all of the above
The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
(A) pitched and sloping roof
(B) flat roof
(C) shell roof
(D) none of the above
In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
(A) centring
(B) actual laying of arch work
(C) striking of centring
(D) none of the above