Civil Engineering - Building Materials
Exercise :: Building Materials - Section 2
11. |
Apiece of sawn timber whose cross-sectional dimensions exceed 5 cm, in one direction and 20 cm in the other direction, is called a |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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12. |
Quick lime (or caustic lime) |
A. |
is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone | B. |
has great affinity to moisture | C. |
is amorphous | D. |
All the above. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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13. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
A. |
soft stones are required for carving | B. |
light stones are required for arches | C. |
hard stones are required to stand high pressure | D. |
All the above. |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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14. |
Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings : |
A. |
sulphate resisting cement | B. |
rapid hardening cement | C. |
quick setting cement | D. |
pozzuolana cement. |
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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15. |
Mastic asphalt is generally used for |
A. |
damp proof course | B. |
water proof layer | C. |
partition walls | D. |
both (a) and (b). |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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