Description : A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known (A) Mosaic floor (B) Terrazzo floor (C) Chips floor (D) Marble floor
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known (A) Reinforced marble floor (B) Terrazzo floor (C) Marble floor (D) Chip floor
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Stone generally preferred for railway ballast is a) Sandstone b) Dolomite c) Marble d) Basalt or trap granite*
Last Answer : d) Basalt or trap granite*
Description : For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring (B) A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete ... final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Description : Gneiss, Marble, Quartzite and Slate are
Last Answer : Ans. Metamorphic rocks
Description : Shale is metamorphosed into which of the following rocks? (1) Graphite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (4) Slate Explanation: From depth of burial by continual sediment deposition from above, or from compressional stress from tectonic plate collisions, shale is metamorphosed into slate over ... gradually transformed into minerals that are more stable in the newly forming higher pressure environment.
Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : (2) Gneiss Explanation: Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphosis of granite which is a sedimentary rock. Gneiss is typically associated with major mountain ... planar structures), characterized by alternating darker and lighter colored bands, called "gneissic banding".
Description : . Match List I (Original Rock) with List II (Metamorphic Rock) and select the correct answer using the code given below: L i st I L i st I I (Or i gi nal Rock ) (Met amor phi c Rock ) A. Granite I. Diamond B. Coal II. Marble C. ... II, C-IV, D-I (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Last Answer : (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Description : The metamorphic rock which forms from pure limestone is: w) slate x) gneiss y) schist z) marble
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE
Description : Which of the following pairs contains one igneous and one sedimentary rock? w) shale and marble x) sandstone and quartzite y) granite and limestone z) obsidian and gneiss
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GRANITE AND LIMESTONE
Description : When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form (1) Quartzite (2) Gneiss (3) Marble (4) Slate
Last Answer : Gneiss
Last Answer : Slate
Description : Can brick, stone, or marble tile / pavers be used on a floor with a basement underneath it, in a new house to be constructed?
Last Answer : It’s quite possible. You just need to make sure your plans account for the weight. I know of several floors that have stone and marble tile over crawlspaces.
Description : Which amidst the following is not a gem stone? (1) Cat's-eye (2) Topaz (3) Opal (4) Pearl
Last Answer : (1) Cat's-eye Explanation: A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, a fine gem, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Description : Which amidst the following is not a gem stone ? (1) Cat’s-eye (2) Topaz (3) Opal (4) Pearl
Last Answer : Cat’s-eye
Description : Which is best used as a sound absorbing material in partition walls? (1) Stone chips (2) Steel (3) Glass – wool (4) Glass pieces
Last Answer : (3) Glass – wool Explanation: Materials that do not transfer mechanical energy well. These tend to be soft, flexible, low density, and with high surface area to linear area ratios.
Description : Which is best used as a sound absorbing material in partition walls? (1) Stone chips (2) Steel (3) Glass - wool (4) Glass pieces
Last Answer : (3) Glass - wool Explanation: Materials that do not transfer mechanical energy well. These tend to be soft, flexible, low density, and with high surface area to linear area ratios.
Description : Marble is obtained from a) Igneous rocks b) Sedimentary rocks c) Metamorphic rocks* d) Plutonic rock
Last Answer : c) Metamorphic rocks*
Description : Marble walls as white as milk, lined with skin as soft as silk, in a fountain crystal clear, a golden apple will appear, there is no key to this stronghold, yet theives break in and steal the gold. What is it? -Riddles
Last Answer : An egg.
Description : How to clean white grout in terrazzo?
Last Answer : They sell grout cleaner at Home Depot. Use that stuff and a lot of elbow grease. Then you will need to purchase whats called grout sealer. You put that on the grout. Two coats should do it and after that its easier to clean in the future.
Description : Cement pressure grouting is suitable for a) Very fine crack b) weathered concrete c) Active crack where cause of crack is known and remedial action has been taken* d) Crushed masonry
Last Answer : c) Active crack where cause of crack is known and remedial action has been taken
Description : Wall decorations made from small pieces of marble set in mortar were commonly seen in Roman art. What is this type of artwork called?
Last Answer : This type of decoration is often called a mosaic. The definition of a mosaic is a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass. Judging from your question, the correct answer would be A MOSAIC.
Description : In arch bridges, Cracks/ lean/ bulge in parapet walls, Bulging or separation of spandrel from arch barrel, are the signs of distressed bridge under a) Group I b) Group II* c) Both of the above d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) Group II*
Description : Cracks in return walls/ wing walls or Slight tilting/ bulging of abutments are the signs of distressed bridge under a) Group I b) Group II* c) Both of the above d) None of the above
Description : Bentonite is used in pile driving -- a) to facilitate pile driving b) to enable proper pile concreting c) to stabilize the bore hole walls* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) to stabilize the bore hole walls*
Description : Wing walls and return walls are provided to retain a) earth on approaches b) ballast c) track on approaches d) none
Last Answer : a) earth on approaches
Description : Sub structure of a bridge does not include a) Abutment b) Girder/Slab* c) Piers d) Wing and Return walls
Last Answer : b) Girder/Slab*
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of Railway Bridge a) Granite* b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Quartzite
Last Answer : a) Granite*
Description : A good building stone should not absorb water more than a) 5%* b) 10% c) 15% d) 20%
Last Answer : a) 5%*
Description : Horizontal construction joints in concrete walls are generally provided at (A) Soffit level (B) Window sill level (C) Floor level (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of (A) Wall facing (B) Columns, lintels, copings (C) Building work (D) (a) and (d) of the above
Last Answer : (D) (a) and (d) of the above
Description : A slow setting cement will have higher percentage of a) tricalcium aluminate b) tricalcium silicate c) Gypsum d) Dicalcium silicate*
Last Answer : C2s
Description : The constituent of cement which act as Binders are a) Sand and silica b) Silica and carbon c) tricalcium silicate dicalcium silicate and carbon d) tricalcium aluminate,dicalcium silicate and tricalcium silicate *
Last Answer : d) tricalcium aluminate,dicalcium silicate and tricalcium silicate *
Description : The setting and hardening of cement after addition of water is due to a) Binding action of water b) Evaporation of water c) Hydration and hydrolysis of some constituent compounds of cement* d) Additional hardening compounds added to cement
Last Answer : c) Hydration and hydrolysis of some constituent compounds of cement*
Description : The volume of a bag of cement in cubic meters is about a) 0.035* b) 0.35 c) 0.53 d) .053
Last Answer : a) 0.035*
Description : Soundness test of cement is done to determine its a) Durability in seawater b) Free lime content* c) Iron oxide content d) Alumina content
Last Answer : b) Free lime content*
Description : The approximate ratio between the strength of cement concrete at seven days and 28 days is a) 3/ 4 b) 2/3* c) 1/2 d) 1/3
Last Answer : b) 2/3*
Description : Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determine which of the following properties for cement A) Soundness* b) Initial setting time c) Compressive strength d) Tensile strength
Last Answer : A) Soundness*
Description : Which type of following cement is used for mass concrete work a) High Alumina cement b) Quick setting cement c) Rapid hardening cement d) Low heat cement*
Last Answer : d) Low heat cement*
Description : fter storage, strength of cement a) Decreases* b) Increases c) Remains same d) Depends upon the type of cement
Last Answer : a) Decreases*
Description : The main ingredients of Portland cement are a) Lime and silica* b) Lime and Alumina c) Alumina magnesia d) Silica and Alumina
Last Answer : a) Lime and silica*
Description : The concrete under water minimum grade of cement recommended by IS code a) M 10 b) M 15 c) M 20* d) M 25
Last Answer : c) M 20*
Description : Standard bag of cement in ……… kg a) 52 kg b) 30.5kg c) 10.7kg d) 50 kg*
Last Answer : d) 50 kg*
Description : Which cement should not be used for bridge slabs ro RCC frames a) OPC b) Portland Pozzolana cement * c) Portland furnace slag cement d) Rapid hardening cement
Last Answer : b) Portland Pozzolana cement *
Description : CC Crib stands for a) Cement concrete b) Criss crossing c) Christ church* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Christ church*
Description : In cement pressure grouting G.I pipes of diameter …… and ……length, should be fixed in drilled holes a) 12 to 20 mm, 200 mm* b) 12 to 20 mm, 300 mm c) 12 to 25 mm, 500 mm d) 20 to 25 mm, 300 mm
Last Answer : a) 12 to 20 mm, 200 mm*
Description : In cement pressure grouting holes should be drilled at spacing in both direction at a) 150 – 500 mm b) 450 mm c) 500 – 750 mm* d) 1000 mm
Last Answer : c) 500 – 750 mm*
Description : In guniting/ shotcreting , water cement ratio is kept as a) 0.4 to 0.5 b) 0.3 to 0.4 c) 0.25 to 0.35 d) 0.35 to 0.5*
Last Answer : d) 0.35 to 0.5*
Description : In cement pressure grouting, water cement ratio is kept as a) 0.4 to 0.5* b) 0.3 to 0.4 c) 0.25 to 0.35 d) 0.35 to 0.5
Last Answer : a) 0.4 to 0.5*
Description : In cement pressure grouting, pressure is kept as a) 2 to 4 kg./sqcm.* b) 3 to 6 kg./sqcm. c) 3 to 10 kg./sqcm. d) 3.5 to 7 kg./sqcm.
Last Answer : a) 2 to 4 kg./sqcm.*