Description : Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for (A) Coastal regions (B) Plain regions (C) Covering large areas (D) All of the above
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Curing of pavements, floors, roofs and slabs, is done by (A) Membrane method (B) Ponding method (C) Covering surface with bags (D) Sprinkling water method
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Corrugated sheet iron is made by passing plain sheets between grooved rollers (B) Strength and stiffness of corrugated sheets are considerably increased (C) Corrugated sheets are generally used on slanting roofs (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are (A) Rafters (B) Purlins (C) Battens (D) Struts
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Which type of tarps are used for covering roofs?
Last Answer : When your roof gets damaged owing to leakage, you would want to do your best so that you do not invite in water, debris, wildlife, or bugs. The first thing to do is to apply a temporary ... covering roofs. You can choose from a range of different materials of such tarps like Poly and Vinyl material.
Description : The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making (A) Heat insulated (B) Sound insulated (C) Neither (a) nor (b) (D) Both (a) and (b)
Description : The chaining on sloping ground is (A) Easier along the falling gradient (B) Easier along the up gradient (C) Equally convenient along falling as well as up gradient (D) All the above
Last Answer : (A) Easier along the falling gradient
Description : If h1 and h2 are the differences in level between ground and the formation levels, m is the slope of the sloping sides. D is the distance between the cross sections then, Prismoidal correction for a level section is (A) D/2m(h1 - h2) (B) D/3m(h1 - h2) (C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2 (D) D/6m(h1 - h2)3
Last Answer : (C) D/6m(h1 - h2)2
Description : If the chain line which runs along N-S direction is horizontal and the ground in E-W direction is sloping (A) It is possible to set offsets correctly on east side (B) It is possible to ... possible to set offsets correctly on west side (D) It is possible to set offsets correctly on both sides
Last Answer : (D) It is possible to set offsets correctly on both sides
Description : Back fill with a sloping surface exerts a total active pressure Pa on the wall of height H and acts at (A) H/4 above the base parallel to base (B) H/2 above the base parallel to base (C) H/3 above the base parallel to base (D) H/5 above the base parallel to base
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The discharge through a channel of trapezoidal section is maximum when (A) Width of channel at the top is equal to twice the width at the bottom (B) Depth of channel is equal to the width at the bottom ... equal to half the width at the top (D) The sloping side is equal to the width at the bottom
Description : The most economical section of a trapezoidal channel is one which has hydraulic mean depth equal to (A) 1/2 × depth (B) 1/2 × breadth (C) 1/2 × sloping side (D) 1/4 × (depth + breadth)
Description : The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to intercept and divert the water from hill slopes is known as (A) Sloping drain (B) Catch-water drain (C) Side drain (D) Cross drain
Description : The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is (A) Ridge (B) Hip (C) Valley (D) None of these
Description : The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called (A) Lantern window (B) Dormer window (C) Louvered window (D) Rash window
Description : The opening provided in sloping roof with its top parallel to the roof surface, is called (A) Dormer window (B) Sky light window (C) Lantern window (D) Louvered window
Description : The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as (A) Rafter (B) Ridge (C) Crown (D) Eave
Description : The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as (A) Ridge (B) Hip (C) Valley (D) None of these
Description : The term string is used for (A) The underside of a stair (B) Outer projecting edge of a tread (C) A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair (D) A vertical member between two treads
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Cavity of a cavity wall should start near ground level (B) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near eaves level of sloping roof (C) Cavity of a cavity wall should terminate near coping of flat roof with parapet wall (D) All the above
Description : The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is (A) Pitched and sloping roof (B) Flat roof (C) Shell roof (D) none of these
Description : The member which is placed horizontally to support common rafter of a sloping roof, is (A) Purlin (B) Cleat (C) Batten (D) Strut
Description : The desirable camber for straight roads with thin bituminous surfacing, is (A) 1 in 33 to 1 in 25 (B) 1 in 40 to 1 in 33 (C) 1 in 150 to 1 in 140 (D) 1 in 160 to 1 in 140
Description : Which of the following premix methods is used for base course? (A) Bituminous carpet (B) Mastic asphalt (C) Sheet asphalt (D) Bituminous bound macadam
Description : The minimum value of camber provided for thin bituminous surface hill roads, is (A) 2.2 % (B) 2.5 % (C) 3.0 % (D) 3.5 %
Description : The suitable surfacing material for a bridge deck slab is (A) Sheet asphalt (B) Bituminous carpet (C) Mastic asphalt (D) Rolled asphalt
Description : The thickness of bituminous carpet varies from (A) 20 to 25 mm (B) 50 to 75 mm (C) 75 to 100 mm (D) 100 to 120 mm
Description : Which of the following represents a carpet of sand-bitumen mix without coarse aggregates? (A) Mastic asphalt (B) Sheet asphalt (C) Bituminous carpet (D) Bituminous concrete
Description : Maximum daily traffic capacity of bituminous pavements is (A) 500 tonnes per day (B) 1000 tonnes per day (C) 1500 tonnes per day (D) 2000 tonnes per day
Description : The camber for hill roads in case of bituminous surfacing is adopted as (A) 2 % (B) 2.5 % (C) 3 % (D) 4 %
Description : A district road with a bituminous pavement has a horizontal curve of 1000 m for a design speed of 75 km ph. The super-elevation is (A) 1 in 40 (B) 1 in 50 (C) 1 in 60 (D) 1 in 70
Description : Select the correct statement. (A) Quantity of binder required for tack coat is less than that required for prime coat (B) Prime coat treatment is given for plugging the voids in water ... the final coat over certain previous bituminous pavements (D) A bitumen primer is a high viscosity cutback
Description : When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment given is (A) Seal coat (B) Tack coat (C) Prime coat (D) Spray of emulsion
Description : Which of the following is considered to be the highest quality construction in the group of black top pavements? (A) Mastic asphalt (B) Sheet asphalt (C) Bituminous carpet (D) Bituminous concrete
Description : Duco is one of the patent forms of (A) Emulsion paints (B) Plastic paints (C) Bituminous paints (D) Cellulose paints
Description : New Yorkers: What are the water tanks on your roofs all about?
Last Answer : -The plenty water in NY needs to be pure so they clean it up and then put it ,,, -Cause NY has so much people -They seem small but they are big -i don't think so -in pipes -cause the ... said they are well fabricated -ofcourse , people who works there , to check on the water every once in a while
Description : You can feel me but, I can't feel you. I can uproot trees and tear roofs off their houses. Yet, I can make a Baby sleep and be gentle. I can howl and whisper. I can spread and stop fires. I can toss boats and help them glide too. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : I am the wind.
Description : Half-way up the hill, I see thee at last. Lying beneath me with thy sounds and sights - A city in the twilight, dim and vast, With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights. What is it? -Riddles
Last Answer : The past.
Description : In storms, the roofs of some houses are carried away. According whom is this? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : How do flat, low slope, and pitched roofs compare for commercial roofing in Utah?
Last Answer : While flat, low slope, and pitched roofing are all great choices for commercial roofing in Utah, they do have different characteristics. Flat roofs are a popular choice due to their affordability, the fact that they ... etc. A benefit to this style of roof is that it can shed rain, snow, and other
Description : What are the different types of commercial roofs?
Last Answer : A flat roof is a common type of commercial roof in Utah that can be found in many commercial properties likes malls, warehouses, etc. Due to their affordability and the fact that they are rather quick ... A pitched roof creates a very beautiful roof, but it can be difficult to work on and maintain.
Description : what- The tornado uprooted trees and roofs of houses were blown away?
Last Answer : of houses
Description : Why is slate soetimes used as shingles for roofs?
Last Answer : In Britain, (notorious for wet weather) slates are used to cover the rooves of houses to keep out the rain. Slate is impervious to water, though nowadays, composite materials may be used instead, being lighter ... houses may be roofed with clay tiles - but, in my opinion, you can't beat Welsh slate!
Description : new roofs and sewer line repair foundation crecks?
Last Answer : new roofs, foundation crecks and sewer line repair
Description : Are there roofs that can better withstand hurricane-force winds?
Last Answer : The roofing that best withstands high wind and rain would have to be metal roofing. Roofing tiles often blow off in high winds or break off when debris is blown around in a storm. Its very important to have your roof checked for damages and replace broken tiles.
Description : Are metal roofs much more expensive than shingles?
Last Answer : Typically, a metal roofing job is more expensive than your average asphalt roofing job. Due to a very technical installation process and specialized training required for your contractor, metal roofing can ... addition to long term maintainance savings, they saved up to 20% in their cooling costs.
Description : What is good and bad about metal roofs?
Last Answer : There is no real downside to a metal roof. The roof will last well over 30 years, it helps insulates your house which will save on your heating and cooling bills, and it is recyclable. Metal roofs also do not support fire, so there is no need to worry about lightning strikes.
Description : Do metal roofs cost more over time than shingle roofs?
Last Answer : Metal roofs cost more than shingled roofs. You can expect to pay 30 percent more for a metal roof, compared shingle roof. Metal roofing can withstand higher mile per hour winds, treacherous ... roofs cost more in the beginning than a shingled roof but actually save money on homeowners insurance.
Description : Different Roofs For Homes?
Last Answer : There are a few popular roof coatings that you can apply depending on the type of roof you have. Tar is one of the more popular roof coverings for homes that have shingles. This will protect the ... out the heat in the summer. It is not cement itself, but the color and consistency are similar.