Construction Materials

311) Which of the following statements is not correct

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kiln seasoned timber is stronger than natural seasoned timber

312) The main purpose of seasoning is

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to remove the moisture from the timber at uniform rate

313) First class timber has an average life of

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more than 10 years

314) The main function of alumina in brickearth is

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to impart plasticity

315) The percentage of alumina in a good brick earth lies between

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20 to 30%

316) Excess of alumina brick earth makes the brick in

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to crack and warp on drying

317) Which of the following pairs gives a correct combination of the useful and harmful constituents respectively of a good brick earth ?

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silica and alkalies

318) Excess of silica in brick earth result in

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loss of cohesion

319) Percentage of silica in a good brick earth lies between

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50 to 60%

320) Which of the following ingredients of the brick earth enables the brick to retain its shape?

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silica

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