Building Construction - Building Construction objective questions and answers

16.  An arrangement for supporting an unsafe structure temporarily is known as

   A. Jacking

   B. Shoring

   C. Underpining

   D. Lifting

17.  The members which support the covering material of a sloping roof are known as

   A. Purlins

   B. Purlin cleats

   C. Patterns

   D. Rafters

18.  The end of brick as seen in the wall faces ( 9×9 cm side ) is known as

   A. Front

   B. Face

   C. Header

   D. Closer

19.  In stairs, the flier is

   A. The undersurface of the stair

   B. A moulding provided under nosing to beautify

   C. A straight step having a parallel width of tread

   D. A particle portion of a step providing a support to the tread

20.  A roof sloping in four directions is called

   A. Sloping roof

   B. Hip roof

   C. Gable roof

   D. Shed roof

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