Civil Engineering - Building Construction
Exercise :: Building Construction - Section 2
| 1. |
Cast iron piles |
| A. |
are suitable for works under sea water | | B. |
resist shocks or vibrations | | C. |
are suitable for use as batter piles | | D. |
are useful for heavy vertical loads. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 2. |
The depth of an arch is the distance between |
| A. |
ground level and springing line | | B. |
crown and springing line | | C. |
crown and ground level | | D. |
intrados and extrados. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 3. |
Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 4. |
The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 5. |
Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than |
| A. |
25% to total area | | B. |
30% of total area | | C. |
40% to total area | | D. |
50% of total area. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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