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Which of the below structure doesn’t require PSC?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
All other structures except arches carry heavy loads and hence require PSC to be efficient. Arches are not under so much compression and loading.
32
How many methods of ferro cementing are there?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
There are 3 methods of ferro cementing. Armature system, closed mould system and integrated mould system are the names.
33
In which beam tension capacity of steel is greater than combined compression capacity of steel and concrete?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In over-reinforced beam the tension capacity is greater than combined compression capacity of steel and concrete.
34
In a PSC, the tensioning system may be classified into:
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The tensioning system can be classified into 2 types i.e., mono-strand and multi-strand. In mono-strand, only one strand is tensioned at a time. In multi-strand, multiple strands are tensioned simultaneously.
35
Which of the below is not a property of ferro cement?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Strength per unit mass of ferro cement is higher than R.C.C. Tension resisting property is better in ferro cement.
36
In a white wash, after how many hours is dissolved gum added to the solution?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dissolveed gum is added to the drum of white wash prepared from a fat lime 24 hours after the white wash is put inside the drum.
37
_________ are cheaper varieties of paint.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Disempters are cheaper varieties of paint. They have chalk as a base, water as a carrier and emulsifying agents like glue or casein.
38
A paint normally consists of _________ components.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Base, vehicle, solvent, pigment, filter and drier are the six components in a paint.
39
_________ paint gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bituminous paint applied on iron which is made by dissolving asphalt and bitumen in oil or petroleum gets deteriorated when exposed to sun.
40
The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called:
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Flashing is the appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface. It is caused due to poor quality of paint.