Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
B. The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
C. The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
D. All the above
Answer: Option D
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The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known
A. Dormer window
B. Lantern window
C. Louvered window
D. Sky window
Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls
A. To drain off the water from the filling
B. To ventilate the stone masonry
C. To add architectural beauty
D. To increase compaction of the earth retained
A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Voussoirs
D. Skewbacks
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