Exam 6: Construction and Building Foundations

If the water-cement ratio is low, the strength of the mix is high.

The perpendicular distance between the intrados and extrados of an arch, is called

The diameter of the drilled piles should not exceed

A pitched roof in which rafters slope to one side only is called

The dampness on roof may be due to

Corbel is the extension of one or more course of bricks from the

Which of the following statement is correct?

In a stretching bond

Which of the following foundation is used for weaker soil?

The flooring made with small pieces of broken tiles of china glazed or of marble arranged in different pattern, is known as

The intermediate support of an arch is known as pier.

The cement which is commonly used in all types of structures and require no special consideration, is called

When two or more footings are connected by a beam, it is called

The minimum depth of foundation for the load bearing wall of a building is restricted to

Coping is defined as a

The type of foundation most suitable for brideges is

In residential building, the average value of stair width is

The process of filling up all mail holes, cracks etc. with putty is known as

A type of cast-in-situ pile which has an enlarged base and a corrugated stem, is

A type of bond in a brick masonry in which each course consists of alternate headers and stretchers, is called