A. compacting the soil
B. draining the soil
C. increasing the depth of foundation
D. grouting
Related Mcqs:
- In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to_________________?
A. increase the depth of foundation
B. drain the soil
C. compact the soil
D. replace the poor soil - The disease of dry rot in timber is caused by_____________?
A. lack of ventilation
B. alternate wet and dry conditions
C. complete submergence in water
D. none of the above - A first class brick when immersed in cold water for 24 hours should not absorb water more than______________?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 22%
D. 25% - A good building stone should not absorb water more than_____________?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20% - The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as______________?
A. kneading
B. moulding
C. pugging
D. drying - The amount of water used for one kg of distemper is_____________?
A. 0.2 liter
B. 0.4 liter
C. 0.6 liter
D. 0.8 liter - The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?
A. hip
B. gable
C. ridge
D. eaves - Quick lime is (1) slow in setting (2) rapid in slacking (3) good in strength The correct answer is____________?
A. only (1)
B. only (2)
C. both (1) and (2)
D. both (2) and (3) - Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
A. ordinary Portland cement
B. low heat cement
C. rapid hardening cement
D. sulphate resisting cement - The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
A. arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
B. arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
C. arches are difficult in construction
D. all of the above
