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As per NBC-2005, the width of main street on which the building abuts shall not be less thanPrinciples of Building Planning
As per NBC 2005 the minimum width of staircase in residential buildings isStaircase Design
As per NBC 2005, the minimum width of staircase in public building isStaircase Design
Who is known as the divine architect who spread the knowledge of shilpa-shastrasPrinciples of Building Planning
Slum area are commonly known asLow-Cost Housing
Match correctly: List-I (Smart city) A. King Abdullah B. Lavasa C. Songdo D. Nepolis List-II (Country) 1. Korea 2. Saudi Arabia 3. India 4. CyprusPrinciples of Building Planning
The type of planning system of Gandhinagar city isPrinciples of Building Planning
The dampness in a building is caused due toPlastering and Pointing
The Cavity Wall is generally provided forMasonry Construction
A type of bond in a brick masonry in which each course consists of alternate headers & stretchers, is calledMasonry Construction
The Window used with the object of providing light & air to the enclosed space below the roof, is calledPrinciples of Building Planning
The outer projecting edge of a tread is termed asStaircase Design
The type of Roof truss commonly used for spans varying from 5 m to 9 m isRoof Trusses
In a residential building, kitchen should have_______ aspect.Principles of Building Planning
The bricks flooring is used inMasonry Construction
Period for Removal of formwork of props to slabs: For slabs spanning up to 4.5 m is _______Formwork
The number of treads in a flight is equal toStaircase Design
In case of long tunnels, the drainage system consists of sump wells which are located at a regular interval of aboutTunnel Construction
Which one of the following tunneling methods is used for laying underground sewers?Tunnel Construction
Which of the following equipment is used for deep pits excavation in soft earth?Construction Equipment and Tools
The construction of formwork normally involves the following operation.Formwork
The specifications for base concrete of flooring for low cost housing project.Low-Cost Housing
Which of the following modelling can be done through BIM?Principles of Building Planning
The dead weight of a stair consists ofStaircase Design
In case of lintel design, the load enclosed in an equilateral triangle is fully transferred to the lintel provided the height of wall above lintel isMasonry Construction
For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be…Earthquake Resistant Construction
Which type of brick bond is characterized by alternating rows of headers and stretchers in each course, providing a strong and aesthetically pleasing…Masonry Construction
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for Rubble Masonry? i. Rubble masonry is the simplest type of stone masonry. ii. Stones are used just…Masonry Construction
Which of the following describes Ashlar Fine Masonry?Masonry Construction
What is the primary purpose of providing weep holes in cavity walls?Masonry Construction
Which of the following statements is/are false? i. Preventive Maintenance tasks aim to prevent building damage and retain structural integrity. This…Concrete Repair and Maintenance
A small piece of metal or the hardest or toughest stone procurable, sunk in mortices and fixed across the joints as additional ties is known asMasonry Construction
In rubble masonry, a sharp edge formed by two planes is known asMasonry Construction
The minimum number of holdfasts that shall normally be fixed on each side of the door frame isMasonry Construction
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of earthquake-resistant masonry construction?Earthquake Resistant Construction
What does IS: 875 (Part V) primarily cover?Design Loads
Which of the following hospitals has/have a rooftop helipad? i. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ahmedabad ii.…Principles of Building Planning
Gujarat’s traditional ‘Bhunga’ homes are known for their ability to withstand what type of natural disaster, making them unique in civil engineering…Earthquake Resistant Construction
Which type of door is fixed to provide free air circulation and prevent mosquitoes, flies and insects from entering a building?Principles of Building Planning
Which of the following can be used as a masonry unit?Masonry Construction
Which type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires on construction sites?Construction Equipment and Tools
What is the standard voltage for household electrical systems in India?Plumbing Systems
Which factor is NOT considered while designing an electrical layout for a building?Plumbing Systems
What colour is conventionally used for the live wire in an electrical circuit?Plumbing Systems
Which of the following is/are in general true for brick masonry in comparison to stone masonry?Masonry Construction
Which of the following is/are true for brick masonry in comparison to stone masonry?Masonry Construction
What is a limitation of Header Bond in terms of its strength?Masonry Construction
What is the purpose of using aluminium or glass strips in terrazzo flooring panels?Plastering and Pointing
Which option is the incorrect one regarding horse-shoe section of a tunnel?Tunnel Construction
Which method is NOT used while tunneling in rock?Tunnel Construction

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