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Question 71. For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
  1.    1 : 1
  2.    1 : 2
  3.    1 : 3
  4.    1 : 4
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Answer: Option B. -> 1 : 2
Question 72. The stepped structure provided for lateral support of a structure, is
  1.    Retaining wall
  2.    Breast wall
  3.    Buttress
  4.    Parapet wall
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Answer: Option C. -> Buttress
Question 73. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
  1.    Strength
  2.    Workability
  3.    Stability of structure
  4.    All the above
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Answer: Option C. -> Stability of structure
Question 74. 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
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Answer: Option C. -> Striking of centring
Question 75. According to Rankine's formula, minimum depth of foundations, is
  1.    (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]²
  2.    (P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
  3.    (P/2w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
  4.    (P/w) × [(1 + sin φ)/(1 - sin φ)]
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> (P/w) × [(1 - sin φ)/(1 + sin φ)]²
Question 76. The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
  1.    Black cotton soil
  2.    Loose fine sandy soil
  3.    Dry coarse sandy soil
  4.    Hard rocks
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Answer: Option D. -> Hard rocks
Question 77. The least bearing capacity of soil is that of
  1.    Hard rock
  2.    Moist clay
  3.    Soft rock
  4.    Coarse sandy soil
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Answer: Option B. -> Moist clay
Question 78. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
  1.    Two directions without break in the slope on each side
  2.    Two directions with break in the slope on each side
  3.    Four directions without break in the slope on each side
  4.    Four directions with break in the slope on each side
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Answer: Option D. -> Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Question 79. Depth or height of the arch is the
  1.    Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
  2.    Vertical distance between springing line and intrados
  3.    Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
  4.    None of the above
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Answer: Option A. -> Perpendicular distance between intrados and extrados
Question 80. In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
  1.    Shed type
  2.    Gable type
  3.    Gambrel type
  4.    Mansard type
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Gambrel type

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