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  1. The taper of precast concrete pile should not be more than

  2. A.

    1 cm per metre length

    B.

    2 cm per metre length

    C.

    4 cm per metre length

    D.

    5 cm per metre length.

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  3. The under surface of an arch, is called

  4. A.
    soffit
    B.

    intrados

    C.

    haunch

    D.

    back.

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  5. The raft slab is projected beyond the outer walls of the structure by

  6. A.

    5 to 10 cm

    B.

    15 to 20 cm

    C.

    25 to 30 cm

    D.

    30 to 45 cm

    E.
    60 cm.

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  7. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is

  8. A.

    dubbing

    B.

    hacking

    C.

    blistering

    D.

    peeling.

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  9. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its

  10. A.

    bearing capacity is low

    B.

    permeability is uncertain

    C.
    particles are cohesive
    D.

    property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content.

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  11. The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than

  12. A.

    the column spacing

    B.

    one-third the column spacing

    C.

    half the column spacing

    D.

    three-fourth the column spacing

    E.

    none of these.

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  13. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called

  14. A.

    closer

    B.

    half brick

    C.
    bed
    D.

    bat.

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  15. The concrete slump recommended for beams and slabs ; is

  16. A.

    25 to 50 mm

    B.

    25 to 75 mm

    C.

    30 to 125 mm

    D.

    50 to 100 mm

    E.
    none of these.

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    The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is

  18. A.

    purlin

    B.

    cleat

    C.

    batten

    D.

    strut.

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  19.  

    The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is

  20. A.

    purlin

    B.

    cleat

    C.

    batten

    D.

    strut.

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