A. increase the depth of foundation
B. drain the soil
C. compact the soil
D. replace the poor soil
Related Mcqs:
- The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandv soils should not exceed_____________?
A. 25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 65 mm
D. 100 mm - Study the following statements. (1) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (2) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (3) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (4) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is______________?
A. (1) and (4)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (1) and (2)
D. (3) and (4) - The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to______________?
A. 25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 65 mm
D. 100 mm - The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by_____________?
A. compacting the soil
B. draining the soil
C. increasing the depth of foundation
D. grouting - The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to______________?
A. 25 mm
B. 25 to 40 mm
C. 40 to 65 mm
D. 65 to 100 mm - The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________?
A. 0.5 m
B. 0.7 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 1.2 m - Number of vertical joints in a stretcher course is x times the number of joints in the header course, where x is equal to_________________?
A. 1/2
B. 1
C. 2
D. 1/4 - Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because_______________?
A. it can not be polished
B. it is not a fire proof material
C. it is costly
D. it has less crushing strength - Paints with white lead base are suitable for painting of______________________?
A. wood work
B. iron work
C. both wood work and iron work
D. none of the above - Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of______________?
A. 2.5 m
B. 3.5 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 5.5 m
