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231. The type of arch used for high class buildings where appearance is of prime importance, is known as
Correct answer: (A)
Ashlar arch
232. The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is
Correct answer: (D)
Coursed ashlar masonry
233. The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called
Correct answer: (B)
English bond
234. The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called
Correct answer: (B)
Flemish bond
235. The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is
Correct answer: (A)
Cork flooring
236. The type of footing which is used to transmit heavy loads through steel columns is
Correct answer: (B)
Grillage foundation
237. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is
Correct answer: (A)
Mortise and tenon joint
238. The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as
Correct answer: (C)
Batter pile
239. The type of pointing in which a V-shaped projection outside the wall surface, is provided, is called
Correct answer: (B)
Weather pointing
240. The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is
Correct answer: (C)
Struck pointing