A. silicious rock
B. argillaceous rock
C. calcareous rock
D. aqueous rock
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The stone suitable for rubble masonry should be____________?
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Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics ?
A. hard
B. tough
C. heavy
D. light
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The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________?
A. marble
B. quartzite
C. slate
D. lime stone
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Granite is not suitable for ordinary building purpose because_______________?
A. hardness test
B. work ability test
C. weight test
D. toughness test
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The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as______________?
A. it can not be polished
B. it is not a fire proof material
C. it is costly
D. it has less crushing strength
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Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica______________?
A. quarrying of stones
B. blasting of stones
C. seasoning of stones
D. dressing of stones
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Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of a railway bridge ?
A. basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks
B. there is no sedimentary rock
C. granite is the only igneous rock
D. quartz and mica are minerals
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Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between_____________?
A. granite
B. sand stone
C. lime stone
D. quartzite