Asphalt is obtained from
Asphalt is obtained from
Wrought iron is used for
Wrought iron is used for
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are
The nominal size of the modular brick is
The nominal size of the modular brick is
Wrought iron contains carbon about
Wrought iron contains carbon about
For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent veneers
For the manufacture of plywood, veneers are placed so that grains of adjacent veneers
Soundness test of cement determines
Soundness test of cement determines
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement
Percentage content of silica in window glass, is
Percentage content of silica in window glass, is
Which one of the following is an air binding material?
Which one of the following is an air binding material?
Chlorite, a green colour mineral is mainly derived from the decomposition of
Chlorite, a green colour mineral is mainly derived from the decomposition of
Excess of silica in brick earth results in
Excess of silica in brick earth results in
The cast iron when heated to red heat with powdered red haematite in an oven for increasing its toughness, is converted to
The cast iron when heated to red heat with powdered red haematite in an oven for increasing its toughness, is converted to
Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than
Crushing strength of a first class brick should not be less than
Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be
The minimum compressive strength of 2nd class bricks should be
The process of decarbonising the pig iron completely and then adding proper percentage of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called
The process of decarbonising the pig iron completely and then adding proper percentage of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called
The standard size of masonry bricks, is
The standard size of masonry bricks, is
Gneiss is obtained from
Gneiss is obtained from
Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than
Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than
The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is
The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is
Stucco paints are suitable for
Stucco paints are suitable for
For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is
For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used, is
Bitumen felt is used for
Bitumen felt is used for
Initial setting of cement is caused due to
Initial setting of cement is caused due to
The rock generally used for roofing, is
The rock generally used for roofing, is
A good building stone should not absorb water more than
A good building stone should not absorb water more than
Distemper is
Distemper is
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as
The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as
The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as
Acrylic sheets
Acrylic sheets
The most important constituent of an oil paint, is
The most important constituent of an oil paint, is
Plywood has the advantage of
Plywood has the advantage of
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as
Pick up the correct statement from the following: Method of sawing timber
Pick up the correct statement from the following: Method of sawing timber
Whitworth compressed steel is obtained when molten steel is subjected to a pressure of
Whitworth compressed steel is obtained when molten steel is subjected to a pressure of
Glazing is used to make earthenware
Glazing is used to make earthenware
Quick lime (or caustic lime)
Quick lime (or caustic lime)
Fibre boards can be
Fibre boards can be
Cast iron contains carbon approximately
Cast iron contains carbon approximately
According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three days should not be less than
According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three days should not be less than
Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge?
Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge?
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.
The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be.
Bitumen felt
Bitumen felt
The proportions of charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur in gun powder by weight, are respectively:
The proportions of charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur in gun powder by weight, are respectively:
Good quality stones must
Good quality stones must
To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is
To give a brilliant finish, the type of varnish used, is
Stainless steel resists corrosion due to
Stainless steel resists corrosion due to
Bulking of sand is caused due to
Bulking of sand is caused due to
Steel contains carbon approximately
Steel contains carbon approximately
The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road work should be greater than
The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road work should be greater than
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics?
Which of the following has more fire resisting characteristics?
The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than
The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than
The variety of pig iron used for manufacture of wrought iron, is
The variety of pig iron used for manufacture of wrought iron, is
Wrought iron is manufactured from pig iron by
Wrought iron is manufactured from pig iron by
In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks) are so placed that the direction of pressure to the plane of bedding is
In stone masonry, stones (stratified rocks) are so placed that the direction of pressure to the plane of bedding is
The usual percentages of clay and metal in cermet are:
The usual percentages of clay and metal in cermet are:
Pug mill is used for
Pug mill is used for
The tendency of a stone is, to split along:
The tendency of a stone is, to split along:
Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to
Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to
Spalling hammer is used for
Spalling hammer is used for
For a good building stone, its specific gravity should the greater than
For a good building stone, its specific gravity should the greater than
The filler used in plastic bitumen, is
The filler used in plastic bitumen, is
A ferrous metal is
A ferrous metal is
Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between
Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between
A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than
A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than
Age of a tree may be ascertained by
Age of a tree may be ascertained by
If ‘P’ is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for determination of initial setting time, is
If ‘P’ is the percentage of water required for normal consistency, water to be added for determination of initial setting time, is
Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?
Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?
Softer variety of steel may be obtained by
Softer variety of steel may be obtained by
The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:
The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:
For high grade instruments the steel preferred to, is
For high grade instruments the steel preferred to, is
The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is
The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is
Pig iron is manufactured from the ores by
Pig iron is manufactured from the ores by
Cast iron is used for
Cast iron is used for
The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about
The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about
A pug mill is used for
A pug mill is used for
Blister steel
Blister steel
To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is
To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica
Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica
Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is
Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is
Geologically, marble is known as
Geologically, marble is known as
As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be
As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be
The minimum compressive strength of 1st class bricks should be
The minimum compressive strength of 1st class bricks should be
Chemically, marble is known as
Chemically, marble is known as
The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than
The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than
Permanent magnets are made of high carbon steel and
Permanent magnets are made of high carbon steel and
Second class bricks
Second class bricks
Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics?
Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics?
Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pitch, is called
Inner part of a timber log surrounding the pitch, is called
Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is
Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is
Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases
Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases
Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as
Depending on the chemical composition and mechanical properties, iron may be classified as
Compared to mild steel, cast iron has
(i) High compressive strength
(ii) High tensile strength
(iii) Low compressive strength
(iv) Low tensile strength
Compared to mild steel, cast iron has
(i) High compressive strength
(ii) High tensile strength
(iii) Low compressive strength
(iv) Low tensile strength
The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between
The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between
Quick lime is
(i) Slow in setting
(ii) Rapid in slacking
(iii) Good in strength
Quick lime is
(i) Slow in setting
(ii) Rapid in slacking
(iii) Good in strength
The slump recommended for mass concrete is about
The slump recommended for mass concrete is about
Gypsum consists of
Gypsum consists of
In arches, stratified stones are placed so that their planes are
In arches, stratified stones are placed so that their planes are
Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least
Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least
