A. haunch
B. spandril
C. voussoirs
D. skewbacks
Related Mcqs:
- 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 - The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________?
A. intrados
B. rise
C. spandril
D. extrados - Depth or height of the arch is the________________?
A. perpendicular distance between intra-dos and extrados
B. vertical distance between springing line and intrados
C. perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados
D. none of the above - The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?
A. ridge board
B. hip rafter
C. eaves board
D. valley rafter - Slate is formed by metamorphic action on______________?
A. shale
B. lime stone
C. sand stone
D. granite - Plywood is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in such a way that the angle between grains of any layer to grains of adjacent layers is_________________?
A. 0°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 90° - The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stones of required size and shape is known as______________?
A. quarrying of stones
B. blasting of stones
C. seasoning of stones
D. dressing of stones - In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as_______________?
A. English bond
B. double flemish bond
C. zigzag bond
D. single flemish bond - A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as_________________?
A. bed joint
B. wall joint
C. cross joint
D. bonded joint - The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as______________?
A. friction pile
B. sheet pile
C. batter pile
D. anchor pile
