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Building Materials and Construction

The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?

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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 horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________? Read More »

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The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?

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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 type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________? Read More »

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The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________?

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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 triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as_____________________? Read More »

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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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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 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_______________? Read More »

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The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________?

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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

The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the innercurve of an arch is known as______________? Read More »

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