Civil Engineering :: Building Construction
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Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
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The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
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The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
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The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
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In the method of tube boring of soil investigation, the following is essential :
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For each storey of a building, the depth of exploration should be
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Pick up the correct statement from the following :
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Pile foundations are suitable for
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A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known
A.
a tube of about 2 metres length and 20 cm diameter with a cutting edge |
B.
a flap valve at the bottom of tube is provided to extract the soil sample |
C.
the tube is raised and lowered by 4 thick rope moving over a pulley suspended on a tripod stand |
D.
the tube is dropped to fall under gravity in side a metalic casing pipe which is driven as the depth of excavation proceeds. |
E.
all the above. |
A.
lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster |
B.
the lime with surkhi used as mortor for construction reduces the cost and provides equal strength to wall |
C.
for very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided |
D.
on the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred |
E.
all the above. |