Q. While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful :

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Q. The concrete slump recommended for columns, is

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Q. The inner section of a cavity wall, is generally known as

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Q. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as

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Q. The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon

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Q. The vertical side member of a shutter frame, is known

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Q. The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of a wall, is a known as

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Q. Couple roof is used for spans

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Q. If the depth of an excavation is 20 metres, number of single stage well points to be installed at various levels, is

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Q. The minimum distance between the centres of bulb of diameter du, of a multi under reamed piles, is

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Q. The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as

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Q. The stone whose crushing strength is maximum, is

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Q. The vertical member running through middle of a shutter frame, is

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Q. In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept

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Q. Herringbone bond is used for

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Q. A cut in frame of a door to receive the shutter, is called

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Q. The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is

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Q. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as

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Q. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

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Q. For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be

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