Civil Engineering - Building Construction
Exercise :: Building Construction - Section 2
| 21. |
The columns of multi-storeyed buildings are designed to withstand the forces due to |
| A. |
dead loads | | B. |
live loads | | C. |
wind loads | | D. |
earthquakes | | E. |
all of these. |
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
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| 22. |
The black cotton soil |
| A. |
undergoes volumetric changes | | B. |
swells excessively when wet | | C. |
shrinks excessively when dry | | D. |
has a tendency of swelling and shrinking due to clay particles | | E. |
all the above. |
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
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| 23. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: |
| A. |
In dog-legged stairs, no space between its flights is provided | | B. |
In open newel stair, a rectangular well is provided | | C. |
In geometric stair, a curved shaped well between forward and backward flights, is provided | | D. |
In geometrical stair, two quarter space landing is provided. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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| 24. |
Exposed portions of vertical surface at right angles to the door or window frame, are known as |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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| 25. |
To obtain good bonding in brick masonry |
| A. |
first class bricks are used | | B. |
vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line | | C. |
bats are used where necessary | | D. |
all the above. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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