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Question 1571. The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________?
  1.    0.5 m
  2.    0.7 m
  3.    0.9 m
  4.    1.2 m
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 0.9 m
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Question 1572. The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is_______________?
  1.    segmental arch
  2.    pointed arch
  3.    relieving arch
  4.    flat arch
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> relieving arch
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Question 1573. The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________?
  1.    intrados
  2.    rise
  3.    spandril
  4.    extrados
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> rise
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Question 1574. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
  1.    pitched and sloping roof
  2.    flat roof
  3.    shell roof
  4.    none of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> flat roof
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Question 1575. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?
  1.    mortise and tennon joint
  2.    oblique mortise and tennon joint
  3.    butt joint
  4.    mitred joint
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> oblique mortise and tennon joint
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Question 1576. The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
  1.    arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc
  2.    arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
  3.    arches are difficult in construction
  4.    all of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> all of the above
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Question 1577. In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
  1.    centring
  2.    actual laying of arch work
  3.    striking of centring
  4.    none of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> striking of centring
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Question 1578. The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________?
  1.    haunch
  2.    spandril
  3.    voussoirs
  4.    skewbacks
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> spandril
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Question 1579. Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?
  1.    coastal regions
  2.    plain regions
  3.    covering large areas
  4.    all of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> coastal regions
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Question 1580. The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?
  1.    ridge board
  2.    hip rafter
  3.    eaves board
  4.    valley rafter
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> ridge board
NO EXPLANATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUESTION!

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