Building Construction

151. The form work from the sides of beams can be removed only after

1. 1 day
2. 4 days
3. 7 days
4. 14 days

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152. The form work from the slabs excluding props, can be removed only after

1. 1 day
2. 4 days
3. 7 days
4. 14 days

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153. The form work from the underside of slabs, can be removed only after

1. 1 day
2. 4 days
3. 7 days
4. 14 days

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154. The form Work including the props can be removed from beams, only after

1. 3 day
2. 7 days
3. 14 days
4. 21 days

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155. The foundation in which a cantilever beam is provided to join two footings, is known as

1. Strip footing
2. Strap footing
3. Combined footing
4. Raft footing

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156. The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as

1. Combined footing
2. Strap footing
3. Raft footing
4. None of these

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157. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase

1. Strength
2. Workability
3. Stability of structure
4. All the above

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158. The function of cleats in a roof truss is

1. To support the common rafter
2. To support purlins
3. To prevent the purlins from tilting
4. All of the above

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

1. To support the frame work of the roof
2. To receive the ends of principal rafter
3. To prevent the walls from spreading outward
4. To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre

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160. The highest line of sloping roof, where two opposite slopes meet, is known as

1. Rafter
2. Ridge
3. Crown
4. Eave

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