Description : In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as (A) English bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) Zigzag bond (D) Single Flemish bond
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads (B) Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face ... The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called (A) Flemish bond (B) English bond (C) Stretcher bond (D) Header bond
Description : Single Flemish bond consists of (A) Double Flemish bond facing and English bond backing in each course (B) English bond facing and double Flemish bond backing in each course (C) Stretcher bond ... bond backing in each course (D) Double Flemish bond facing and header bond backing in each course
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Minimum thickness of wall where single Flemish bond can be used is (A) Half brick thick (B) One brick thick (C) One and a half bricks thick (D) Two bricks thick
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Which one of the following activities is not correct as applicable to brick corbels? (A) The maximum projection of the corbel should not be more than the thickness of the wall (B) The ... to carry heavy concentrated loads (D) Stretcher bond is generally used for the construction of brick corbel
Description : As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is (A) Stronger (B) More compact (C) Costly (D) None of these
Description : Dutch bond is a modification of (A) English bond (B) Stretcher bond (C) Header bond (D) Single Flemish bon
Description : The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is (A) 90 mm (B) 180 mm (C) 190 mm (D) 280 mm
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The breakwater which can be used as a platform for loading and unloading of cargo is called a mole (B) The brick masonry retaining wall which is ... wall (C) Three types of break waters are generally provided in harbours (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called (A) English bond (B) Flemish bond (C) Russian band (D) Mixed bond
Description : To construct a 10 cm thick partition wall, you will prefer (A) English bond (B) Flemish bond (C) Header bond (D) Stretcher bond
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) In Flemish bond, headers and stretchers are laid alternately in the same course (B) In Flemish bond every header in each course lies ... laid in every course (D) In English bond, headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses
Description : Describe in brief with neat sketch: i) English bond ii) Flemish bond
Last Answer : English bond : The Bond with alternate courses of headers and stretchers with a closer placed next to quoin header is called as the English Bond. Points Should be Remembered for English bond: 1. A ... . 4. Flemish Bond is slightly economical as a number of brick bats can be used.
Description : Stucco paints are suitable for (A) Stone masonry (B) Brick walls (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Description : The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on (A) Bottom face (B) Top face (C) Shorter side (D) Longer side
Description : For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is (A) 400 (B) 425 (C) 450 (D) 500
Description : Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is (A) 400 (B) 450 (C) 500 (D) 550
Description : The strength of brick masonry in 1:6 cement mortar, is (A) 20 tonnes/m2 (B) 40 tonnes/m2 (C) 50 tonnes/m2 (D) 60 tonnes/m
Description : To obtain good bonding in brick masonry (A) First class bricks are used (B) Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line (C) Bats are used where necessary (D) All the above
Last Answer : Option D
Description : The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is (A) 50 N/cm2 (B) 100 N/cm2 (C) 150 N/cm2 (D) 200 N/cm2
Last Answer : : Option B
Description : The position of the neutral axis in reinforced brick masonry is independent of the loading and is at a depth of
Last Answer : (a) One-third of the effective depth
Description : Find the correct statement from the followings. (a) For a cantilever slab, the ratio of span to overall depth should not 12. (b) One way slab which carry uniformly distributed load should be designed to ... be designed to resist a hogging moment at the face of the support. (d) All of the above.
Last Answer : (d) All of the above.
Description : Mr. and Mrs. Smith were walking home from the shopping mall with their purchases when Mr. Smith began to complain that his load was too heavy. Mrs. Smith turned to her husband and said, 'I don't ... gave you just one of mine, we would have equal loads.' How many parcels was each carrying? -Riddles
Last Answer : Mrs. Smith was carrying seven parcels and Mr. Smith was carrying five.
Description : The most suitable bearing for carrying very heavy loads with slow speed is (a) Hydrodynamic bearing (b) ball bearing [IAS 1994] (c) Roller bearing (d) hydrostatic bearing
Last Answer : (d) hydrostatic bearing
Description : Which of the following is the demerit of a 'constant voltage transmission system' ? (a) Increase of short-circuit current of the system (b) Availability of steady voltage at all loads at ... of carrying increased power for a given conductor size in case of long-distance heavy power transmission
Last Answer : (a) Increase of short-circuit current of the system
Description : Which type of heat exchanger is preferred for heavy heat loads? (A) Double pipe (B) Plate fine (C) Series and parallel set of shell and tube (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Series and parallel set of shell and tube
Description : For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil, (A) Lean concrete bed is provided (B) Thick concrete bed is provided (C) Reinforced concrete bed is provided (D) Both (a) and (c) of the above
Description : The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as (A) English cross bond (B) Dutch bond (C) Monk bond (D) Rat-trap bond
Description : Stones used for rubble masonry must be (A) Soft (B) Hard (C) Light (D) Heavy
Description : A heavy stone is suitable for (A) Arches (B) Rubble masonry (C) Roads (D) Retaining walls
Description : The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be. (A) Hard (B) Tough (C) Heavy (D) Light
Description : Aqueous nitric acid is stored in (A) Steel drum (B) Stainless steel vessel (C) Cast iron vessel lined with acid-proof masonry brick (D) Cast iron vessel
Last Answer : (B) Stainless steel vessel
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A mortar joint having a concave finishing in brick masonry, is called keyed joint (B) A mortar joint projecting beyond the face of a masonry wall, is ... (C) A mortar joint having a recess in it, is called ruled joint (D) All the above
Description : Number of bricks required for 1 cubic meter of brick masonry is a)400 b) 450 c) 500* d) 550
Last Answer : c) 500*
Description : Differentiate between brick masonry and stone masonry
Last Answer : Sr. no. Brick masonry Stone masonry 1 It is cheaper than stone masonry It is stronger than Brick masonry 2 It is cheaper in places where clay is available It is ... easy to apply any finishing to Brick surface. It is difficult to apply any finishing to stone surface
Description : As a ‘Supervisor’, state precautionary measures you will observe while constructing brick masonry, along with their reasons.
Last Answer : Following Precautionary measures are to be observe as a supervisor while constructing brick masonry: 1. Bricks should be as per the specification. The bricks should be well burnt, reddish in colour, sound and hard ... is used and for a period of about one to two weeks, if cement mortar is used.
Description : Draw a neat labeled sectional view showing different components of building from foundation to parapet, for a load bearing brick masonry wall.
Last Answer : Draw a neat labeled sectional view showing different components of building from foundation to parapet, for a load bearing brick masonry wall.
Description : Compare stone masonry construction with brick masonry construction.
Last Answer : STONE MASONRY BRICK MASONRY 1. Stone masonry is stronger and more durable than brick masonry 1. Brick masonry is less stronger and less durable than stone masonry. 2. ... other hand is considered unsuitable in the construction of piers, docks, dams and other marine structure.
Description : Compare brick masonry and stone masonry used in building construction.
Last Answer : Sr. No. Brick Masonry Stone Masonry 1 It is less stronger than stone masonry. It is stronger than brick masonry. 2 It is cheaper in places where clay is available ... is used Double scaffolding is used 12 Plastering is required Plastering is not required
Description : Macaulays method is more convenient for beams carrying a. Single concentrated load. b.UDL c. Multi loads d.None.
Last Answer : c. Multi loads
Description : An ideal ware house, is provided (A) Water proof masonry walls (B) Water proof roof (C) Few windows which remain generally closed (D) All the above
Description : Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than (A) 10 m (B) 20 m (C) 30 m (D) 40 m
Description : Expansion joints in masonry walls are provided if length exceeds (A) 10 m (B) 20 m (C) 30 m (D) 40 m
Description : Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls (A) To drain off the water from the filling (B) To ventilate the stone masonry (C) To add architectural beauty (D) To increase compaction of the earth retained
Description : The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is (A) Raft foundation (B) Grillage foundation (C) Well foundation (D) Isolated footing
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Struts are load carrying members of a frame structure which are subjected to (A) Axial tension loads (B) Axial compressive loads (C) Torsional loads (D) Transverse loads
Last Answer : (B) Axial compressive loads
Description : Ties are load carrying members of a frame, which are subjected to (A) Transverse loads (B) Axial tension loads (C) Axial compressive loads (D) Torsional loads
Last Answer : (B) Axial tension loads
Description : In a combined footing for two columns carrying unequal loads, the maximum hogging bending moment occurs at (A) Less loaded column (B) More loaded column (C) A point of the maximum shear force (D) A point of zero shear force