Gypsum is a

Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action ?

Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? i) slate ii) shale iii) quartzite The correct answer is

Quartitze is a

Which of the following is a mineral ?

Slate is formed by metamorphic action on

Sandstone is a i) sedimentary rock ii) aqueous rock iii) silicious rock The correct answer is

Which of the following is a rock ?

Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica

A heavy stone is suitable for

The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.

Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics?

A good building stone should not absorb water more than

Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics ?

Jumper is a tool used for

The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is-

The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is

Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because

Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge ?

The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as

Crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than

Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between

Spalling hammer is used for

Cross cut saw is used for

Sapwood consists of

Which of the following trees yields hard wood ?

The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as

In which of the following pairs both trees yield soft wood?

Which of the following timbers is suitable for making sports goods ?

Assertion A : Shishum is used for decorative woodwork. Reason R : Shishum can be polished to an excellent finish. Select your answer according to the coding system given below :

The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by

Plywood has the advantage of’

In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum ?

The moisture content in a well seasoned timber is

The trunk of tree left after cutting all the branches is known as

The age of a tree can be known by examining

Plywood is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in such a way that the angle between grains of any layer to grains of adjacent layers is

The plywood

The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is

First class timber has an average life of

A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than

Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than

The main function of alumina in brick earth is

The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between

Excess of alumina in brick earth makes the brick

The nominal size of the modular brick is

Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between

Excess of silica in brick earth results in

Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape ?

Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth ?

The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as

Advantage of a clamp compared to a kiln for burning bricks is that

The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is

Pug mill is used for

Which of the following bricks are used for lining of furnaces ?

The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on

Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is

Glazing is used to make earthenware

Quick lime is

Quick lime is ) slow in setting i) rapid in slacking ii) good in strength The correct answer is

Assertion A : Pure lime takes a long time to develop adequate strength. eason R : Pure lime has slow hardening characteristics. elect your answer according to the coding system given below :

Hydraulic lime is obtained by

The main constituent which imparts hydraulicity to hydraulic lime is

Study the following statements. i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is

The main ingredients of Portland cement are

The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is

Le Chatelier’s device is used for determining the

The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than

As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be

For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is

The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about

Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to

After storage, the strength of cement

According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary portland cement after three days should not be less than

Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases

Gypsum consists of

For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of

The slump recommended for mass concrete is about

With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand

Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams ?

Proper amount of entrained air in concrete results in i) better workability ii) better resistance to freezing and thawing iii) lesser workability iv) less resistance to freezing and thawing The correct answer is

The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is

The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is

The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is

Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?

The most commonly used retarder in cement is

Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are

Compared to mild steel, cast iron has i) high compressive strength ii) high tensile strength iii) low compressive strength iv) low tensile strength The correct answer is

Which of the following gradients exerts maximum influence on properties of steel?

Which of the following is the purest form of iron ?

The ultimate tensile strength of structural mild steel is about

Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is

Which of the following stresses is used for identifying the quality of structural steel ?

The ratio of the thickness of web to that of flange of steel rolled structural beams and channels is

Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of

Assertion A : Paints with white lead base are not recommended for painting of iron works. Reason R : Paints with white lead base do not check rusting of iron. Select your answer according to the coding system given below :

The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is

The vehicle used in case of enamel paints is usually

. Assertion A : Normally turpentine oil is recommended as thinner for indoor painting. Reason R : Turpentine oil is costlier than other thinners. Select your answer according to the coding system given below :

. In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as

. The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is

. The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be

. Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ?

. A queen closer is a

. Minimum thickness of wall where single flemish bond can be used is

. The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is

. Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than

. The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is

. A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as

. The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are

. Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to

. As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

. As compared to English bond, double flemish bond is

. Single flemish bond consists of

. The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandv soils should not exceed

. In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to

. The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is

. The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to

. The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as

. The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is

. The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to

. The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by

. The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is

. The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as

. Depth or height of the arch is the

. The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

. The lintels are preferred to arches because

. In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

. 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

. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is

. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is

. Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for

. The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as

. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in

. The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called

. The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as

. Higher pitch of the roof i) results in stronger roof ii) results in weaker roof iii) requires more covering material iv) requires less covering material The correct answer is

. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of

. In a colar beam roof

. The function of king post in a king post roof truss is

. The function of cleats in a roof truss is

. The term string is used for

. The vertical posts placed at the top and bottom ends of a flight supporting the hand rail are known as

. The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to

. The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than

. Sum of tread and rise must lie between

. Minimum width of landing should be

. In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be