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  1. The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to

  2. A.

    10 mm

    B.

    20 mm

    C.

    30 mm

    D.

    40 mm

    E.

    50 mm.

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  3. The compaction of concrete in the drilled pile hole is done by compressed air in the case of

  4. A.

    simplex pile

    B.

    Franki pile

    C.

    pressure pile

    D.

    vibro pile.

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  5. The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called

  6. A.

    dormer window

    B.

    sky light window

    C.
    lantern window
    D.

    louvered window.

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  7. The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

  8. A.

    chamfered ashlar masonry

    B.

    ashlar facing masonry

    C.

    random coursed ashlar masonry

    D.

    coursed ashlar masonry.

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  9. The lower half portion between crown and skew back of the arch, is called

  10. A.

    spandril

    B.
    haunch
    C.

    springing

    D.

    soffit.

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  11. The angle between skew back of a flat arch and the horizontal, is kept approximately equal to

  12. A.

    B.

    30°

    C.

    60°

    D.

    90°

    E.

    120°.

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  13.  

    In clay soil

  14. A.

    swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail

    B.

    consolidation continues even after several years of construction.

    C.

    differential settlement is generally prevalent

    D.

    all the above.

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  15.  

    Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

  16. A.

    the width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion

    B.

    a long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile

    C.

    in pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile.

    D.

    the pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

    E.

    none of the these.

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  17. Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept

  18. A.
    10 cm
    B.

    15 cm

    C.

    equal to its projection beyond wall base

    D.

    less than its projection beyond wall base.

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  19. For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,

  20. A.

    lean concrete bed is provided

    B.

    thick concrete bed is provided

    C.
    reinforced concrete bed is provided
    D.

    (a) and (c) of the above

    E.
    (b) and (c) of the above.

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