Civil Engineering - Building Construction
Exercise :: Building Construction - Section 2
| 11. |
The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is |
| A. |
20 tonnes/m2 | | B. |
40 tonnes/m2 | | C. |
50 tonnes/m2 | | D. |
60 tonnes/m2 | | E. |
75 tonnes/m2. |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 12. |
The dimensions of a half queen closer, are |
| A. |
9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm | | B. |
9 cm x 9 cm x 4.5 cm | | C. |
9 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm | | D. |
1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 9 cm. |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 13. |
In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to |
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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| 14. |
For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 15. |
For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following : |
| A. |
The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground | | B. |
A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground | | C. |
A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand | | D. |
A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer. |
Answer: Option D
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