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Browse complete papersThe most suitable type of bond for constructing a one-brick thick wall is _____ .
English bond
Flemish bond
Header bond
Stretcher bond
Correct answer
English bond
What is the dry volume of 1 \(m^3\) of wet concrete (considering bulking and wastage)?
Correct answer
Which of the following trees yields hardwood?
Sal
Pine
Fir
Deodar
Correct answer
Sal
Which shake originates from the pith and extends outward like rays?
Heart shake
Cup shake
Wind shake
Ring shake
Correct answer
Heart shake
Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:
Assertion(A) : Artificial seasoning of timber is faster than natural seasoning.
Reason(R) : Artificial seasoning is done by exposing timber to open air and sunlight.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:
Assertion(A) : Hydraulic lime sets even under water.
Reason(R) : It contains silica and alumina that react with water to form cementitious compounds.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Directions
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:
Assertion (A): A newly constructed brick wall begins to develop white, powdery patches during its first rainy season.
Reason (R): Soluble salts present in bricks migrate to the surface through capillary action and crystallize upon drying.
A is true, R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A
A is true, R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, R is false
A is false, R is true
Correct answer
A is true, R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Read the statements given below and choose the correct option:
I. The water-cement ratio influences both the strength and durability of concrete.
II. Increasing water-cement ratio increases concrete strength.
Both statements are correct
Only Statement I is correct
Only Statement II is correct
Neither statement is correct
Correct answer
Both statements are correct
A room has dimensions \(6 \text{ m} \times 4 \text{ m}\). If the size of each tile is \(0.5 \text{ m} \times 0. 5 \text{ m}\), calculate the number of tiles required to cover the floor of the room.
100 tiles
120 tiles
96 tiles
150 tiles
Correct answer
100 tiles
Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Select the correct option
Assertion (A) : Hydraulic lime is used in the construction of buildings exposed to water or extreme weather conditions.
Reason (R) : Hydraulic lime sets and hardens through a reaction with water, making it ideal for wet conditions.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
Correct answer
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.