241. The main constituent which imparts hydraulicity to hydraulic lime is______________?
A. calcium oxide
B. silica
C. clay
D. water
✅ The correct answer is option C.
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242. The important test to be conducted on a stone used in docks and harbors is________________?
A. hardness test
B. work ability test
C. weight test
D. toughness test
✅ The correct answer is option C.
243. With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand_______________?
A. increases
B. decreases
C. first increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases
D. first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases
✅ The correct answer is option C.
244. The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?
A. to support the common rafter
B. to support purlins
C. to prevent the purlins from tilting
D. all of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
245. The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is____________?
A. dicalcium silicate
B. tricalcium silicate
C. tricalcium aluminate
D. tetra calcium alumino ferrite
✅ The correct answer is option C.
246. The radial splits which are wider on the outside of the log and narrower towards the pith are known as________________?
A. heart shakes
B. cupshakes
C. starshakes
D. rindgalls
✅ The correct answer is option C.
247. The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is_______________?
A. 0.5 m
B. 0.7 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 1.2 m
✅ The correct answer is option C.
248. Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is____________?
A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
✅ The correct answer is option C.
249. Plywood has the advantage of_____________?
A. greater tensile strength in longer direction
B. greater tensile strength in shorter direction
C. same tensile strength in all directions
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
250. Which of the following trees yields hard wood ?
A. deodar
B. chir
C. shishum
D. pine
✅ The correct answer is option C.