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Which method is NOT used while tunneling in soft soil?Tunnel Construction
The state government of Gujarat has decided to amend the common General development Control Regulation to allow construction of high-rise structures…Principles of Building Planning
Stone extending throughout the thickness of the wall is calledMasonry Construction
Masonry built of carefully dressed stones & having very thin joints is termed asMasonry Construction
An imaginary line connecting projecting edges of all treads & parallel to the slope of stair is termed asStaircase Design
Formwork stripping time for Beam soffits (props left under) isFormwork
Queen Post Roof Truss is suitable for spans ranging fromRoof Trusses
For retrofitting reinforced concrete beams to increase flexural capacity, which FRP is most commonly used?Concrete Repair and Maintenance
For the internal hot water distribution plumbing system of a high-rise residential building, which plastic material is the most appropriate selection…Plumbing Systems
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding steam curing in precast concrete? (i) It accelerates strength gain. (ii) It is commonly…Precast Concrete Technology
Which of the following is/are the reason(s) for honeycombing? (i) Insufficient vibration to remove entrapped air (ii) Too little sand/cement in the…Concrete Repair and Maintenance
Live load for staircases in residential buildings (as per IS : 875 (Part 2) - 1987) isDesign Loads
Which IS Code specifies snow loads?Design Loads
Which IS code guides design and construction for earthquake-resistant buildings including masonry construction in India?Earthquake Resistant Construction
IS 13828 mainly applies toEarthquake Resistant Construction
Which statement is FALSE about earthquake-resistant masonry?Earthquake Resistant Construction
The function of a coping in masonry construction isMasonry Construction
The main purpose of providing a sill band is toEarthquake Resistant Construction
For a masonry building in seismic Zone III, as per IS 4326, the horizontal bands are mandatory atEarthquake Resistant Construction
Which one of the following is NOT an effect of wind on a structure ?Design Loads
Match the following lists : List I (Type of soil): P. Silt Q. Clay R. Sand List II (Method of tunneling): 1. One or two ports are opened and the…Tunnel Construction
Which one of the following methods is achieved by drilling a drift through the tunnel from portal to portal ?Tunnel Construction
Consider the following statements regarding a good building/house drainage system : 1. The pipes should be of non-absorbent materials. 2. The system…Plumbing Systems
Which one of the following is the equation for width of the step in a staircase, consider R being the rise, T being tread, D/2 being the depth and b…Staircase Design
Consider the following statements regarding tunnel : 1. In hills with soft rocks, a tunnel is cheaper than a cutting. 2. The maintenance cost of a…Tunnel Engineering
Match the following lists : List I (Size of the tunnel): P. Circular Q. Elliptical R. Horseshoe List II (Purpose of the tunnel): 1. Water and sewage…Tunnel Engineering
Consider the following statements regarding full face method for tunneling in hard rocks : 1. An entire section of the tunnel is tackled at one time.…Tunnel Construction
Q.22 Hollow pre-cast concrete blocks possess good thermal insulation because of the:Masonry Construction
Q.33 During a cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio of 1:4 corresponds toPlastering and Pointing
Q.34 Arrange the following steps for painting of surfaces in a sequential manner. 1.First coat 2.Final coat 3.Prime coat 4.Surface preparationPlastering and Pointing
Q.48 Which of the following is a purpose served by lintel?Masonry Construction
Q.72 As per IS 456, the stripping time of the soffit formwork to slabs (props to be refixed immediately after removal of formwork) isFormwork
Which material is used for shuttering equipment, that require very little maintenance and can be used for years?Formwork
The horizontal platform that is used for connecting two flights of a staircase is calledStaircase Design
During construction, light weight aerated concrete blocks are mostly used for:Masonry Construction
During the construction of sloped timber roof truss, for protection of timber, which of the following is essential?Roof Trusses
Which of the following is used as a finishing coat for surfaces of X-ray rooms?Plastering and Pointing
Which of the following types of joints is a temporary joint left between subsequent concreting operations?Formwork
Which one of the following is the process of driving, pouring or forcing lead, oakum, plastic or other material into a joint to make it leak proof?Plumbing Systems

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