Pitched and slog roofs are suitable for________________?
A. coastal regions
B. plain regions
C. covering large areas
D. all of the above
Month: January 2019
The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?
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
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________?
The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________?
A. gable roof
B. hip roof
C. gambrel roof
D. mansard roof
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?
The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?
A. mortise and tennon joint
B. oblique mortise and tennon joint
C. butt joint
D. mitred joint
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
A. arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
B. arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
C. arches are difficult in construction
D. all of the above
The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is______________?
A. pitched and slog roof
B. flat roof
C. shell roof
D. none of the above
In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
A. centring
B. actual laying of arch work
C. striking of centring
D. none of the above
The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________?
The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________?
A. haunch
B. spandril
C. voussoirs
D. skewbacks
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_______________?
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______________?
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