Building Construction

61) The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as

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gambrel roof

62) The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high

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flat roof

63) The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction

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1:6

64) The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as

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hip

65) 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

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relieving arch

66) The fineness modulus of fine aggregate is in the range of

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2.0 to 3.5

67) Bulking of sand is maximum if moisture content is about

68) The effect of adding calcium chloride in concrete is

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To increase shrinkage & To decrease setting time

69) The percentage of voids in cement is approximately

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40%

70) As compared to ordinary Portland cement, use of pozzolanic cement

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increases shrinkage

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