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
Related Mcqs:
- In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
A. centring
B. actual laying of arch work
C. striking of centring
D. none of the above - The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is_____________?
A. quartz
B. feldspar
C. mica
D. none of the above - Which of the following metamorphic rocks has the most weather resisting characteristics ?
A. marble
B. quartzite
C. slate
D. lime stone - The plywood______________?
A. has good strength along the panel only
B. can be spilt in the plane of the panel
C. has greater impact resistance to blows than ordinary wood
D. cannot be bent more easily than ordinary wood of same thickness - Pug mill is used for_______________?
A. preparation of clay
B. moulding of clay
C. drying of bricks
D. burning of bricks - Le Chatelier’s device is used for determining the_______________?
A. setting time of cement
B. soundness of cement
C. tensile strength of cement
D. compressive strength of cement - Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are_______________?
A. iron ore, coal and sulphur
B. iron ore, carbon and sulphur
C. iron ore, coal and lime stone
D. iron ore, carbon and lime stone - Percentage of carbon content in mild steel is_______________?
A. less than 0.25
B. between 0.25 and 0.7
C. between 0.7 and 1.5
D. greater than 1.5 - The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is___________?
A. single flemish bond
B. double flemish bond
C. English bond
D. zigzag bond - The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is_______________?
A. segmental arch
B. pointed arch
C. relieving arch
D. flat arch
