The stone masonry in which stone of same height are laid in layers is called

The wall constructed with stone to protect slopes of cutting in natural ground from the action of weathering agencies is called

An arch may fail due to

The vertical side member of shutter frame is known as

The window which projects outside the room of a building for admitting more light and air is known as

The vertical members fixed between steps and handrails are known as

The principle of working from whole to part is used in surveying because

A level line is a

If the staff is not held vertical at a leveling station the reduce level calculated from the observation be

The preparation of surfaces of stone to obtain required size and shape is known as

In which of the following direction the strength of the timber is maximum

The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is

Which of the following cement suitable for us in massive concrete structures such as dam

Compared to mild steel cast iron has 

1. High compressive strength 

2. High tensile strength 

3. Low compressive strength  

4. Low tensile strength

The commonly used raw material in the manufacture of cement is

Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is

In ordinary buildings the damp proof course is generally provided at

For the construction of highway

Cowl is provided at

Tera cotta is essentially

The chemical action between lime and water technically known as

In the rise and fall method of reduction of level, there is no check on

The step having curved riser and tread known as

Floor area of building equal to

The law which states that within elastic limit strain produced is proportional to stress producing it is known as

A smooth cylinder lying on a concave surface remains in

The center of gravity of right circular cone lies in its axis of asymmetry at a height of

A ladder resting on the ground and leaning against a smooth vertical wall, the force of friction at the upper end is

The geological classification of marble is

The lime which contains high percentage of calcium oxide, is called

Laterite is -------- a rock

Bricks containing relatively large proportion of soluble salts are liable to become discoloured by formation of a white deposit known as

Fire bricks are always set in a mortar of

Quick lime if left exposed to air

For construction of structures under water the lime used is

White cement should have least percentage of

Bulking is

The property of materials by which it can be drawn, beaten or rolled in to plates is called

Parabola is a conic section having

Development of right circular cone is

For a hexagonal nut, size across corner

Riveting is

In a Butt riveted joint the edges of main plates to be connected

Welding is --------- type of fastening

The gib head is provided in gib head key to facilitate

In bilateral system of tolerance the tolerance allowed is

The lathe centres are provided with standard taper known as

In shaper the metal is removed during

Drilling is an operation of

An operation of producing an external conical surface is known as