93 + Interview Questions in Arches in Construction & Building Materials Page 2 InterviewSolution

51.	The boxes for beams are play prepared from ________ sides and ________ bottom in formwork for an RCC floor.(a) One, One(b) Two, Two(c) One, Two(d) Two, OneI have been asked this question in an interview for job.I'd like to ask this question from Components of Formwork topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct option is (c) One, Two The EXPLANATION is: The vertical posts are suitable SUPPORTED by lateral supports. The LATERALS, tampering blocks, base beams, WOODEN blocks and Struts are provided to make the FORMWORK for floor strong enough to bear the load coming up on it.

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52.	The horizontal platform between two flights of a Stair is known as the _________(a) Landing(b) Pitch(c) Nosing(d) RiseI got this question in an online quiz.My query is from Stairs Technical Terms in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct option is (a) Landing Explanation: A landing facilitates change of DIRECTION and provides an opportunity for TAKING rest during the use of a stair. Whereas, the vertical distance between two consecutive THREADS is KNOWN as a rise.

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53.	In case of formwork for the floor, the ________ supports should be firmly supported at the bottom.(a) Horizontal(b) Vertical(c) Inclined(d) SlantingThis question was posed to me during a job interview.Query is from Materials Used for Formwork in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct choice is (b) Vertical The explanation is: For this purpose, the BASE PLATES of Steel MAY be used. The WOODEN wedges are provided at the bottom so as to facilitate the tightening or loosening of the post.

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54.	The formwork for ___________ consists of sheets, studs, Wales, ties and braces.(a) Column(b) Beams(c) Walls(d) StairsI had been asked this question at a job interview.This intriguing question comes from Materials Used for Formwork in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
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55.	It is found that moisture content of about __________ is appropriate for the timber formwork.(a) 20%(b) 30%(c) 40%(d) 50%I had been asked this question in my homework.I want to ask this question from Materials Used for Formwork topic in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct option is (a) 20% To EXPLAIN I would say: If the timber is too wet, it will shrink in hot weather resulting in gaps in the form work through which concrete will FLOW out. Hence, the RIDGES will be formed on the concrete SURFACE.

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56.	_________ lintels consist of pieces of timber which are placed across the opening.(a) Timber(b) RCC(c) Steel(d) BrickI had been asked this question during a job interview.The question is from Materials for Lintels topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» RIGHT option is (a) Timber Explanation: The Timber Lintels are the oldest TYPE of lintels and they have become absolute except in HILLY areas or places where timber is easily AVAILABLE.

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57.	Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Florentine arch(b) Venetian arch(c) Horse shoe arch(d) Relieving archThe question was asked in examination.Asked question is from Types of Arches in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) Florentine arch To explain: Florentine arch is similar to the VENETIAN arch accept that the Intrados has the shape of semi circular curve are SHOWN. There are three centres for a Florentine arch, all located on the SPRINGING line.

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58.	The forms are raised by the concrete is in a plastic state and such forms are therefore sometimes referred to as the ___________(a) Climbing forms(b) Jumping forms(c) Riser forms(d) Running formsI had been asked this question at a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Materials Used for Formwork in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) Climbing forms For explanation: After a set of slip forms is completely assembled on a concrete base, the forms are filled slowly with concrete. When the concrete in the bottom PORTION of the forms has gained sufficiently RIGIDITY, the UPWARD movement of the form is started and it is CONTINUED at a speed that is controlled by the rate at which the concrete sets.

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59.	The __________ formwork should be neither too dry nor too wet.(a) Fibre glass(b) Steel(c) Timber(d) MetalThis question was posed to me in quiz.Asked question is from Materials Used for Formwork topic in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct CHOICE is (c) Timber Easy explanation: If it is too DRY, the timber will swell and GET distorted when wet concrete is PLACED on it. This will affect the workability of concrete and HONEYCOMB surface will appear on removal of the formwork.

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60.	When form work is required for small ones requiring less repetitions, the ________ is preferred to Steel.(a) Steel(b) Timber(c) Fibre glass(d) Metal sheetsI got this question in an interview.Query is from Materials Used for Formwork topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct option is (b) Timber Best EXPLANATION: The Timber formwork is CHEAP in initial cost and it can be easily adopted or altered for new use. The timber to be USED as formwork should be well Seasoned, FREE from LOOSE knots, light in weight and easy workable without splitting.

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61.	The ___________ formwork is used for formwork when it is desired to reuse the formwork several times.(a) Wooden(b) Timber(c) Steel(d) CustomThis question was posed to me in an online interview.This interesting question is from Components of Formwork in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» CORRECT choice is (C) Steel Explanation: The initial cost of steel formwork is very high. But it PROVES to be economical for LARGE works requiring many REPETITIONS of the form work.

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62.	The inside surface of formwork should be ________ so as to turn out a good concrete surface.(a) Smooth(b) Undulated(c) Rough(d) GeometricalThis question was posed to me at a job interview.The query is from Components of Formwork in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (a) SMOOTH The best I can EXPLAIN: The Smooth Surface is ACHIEVED by applying CRUDE oil or soft soap SOLUTION to the inside surface of the formwork. This also makes the removal of formwork easy.

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63.	____________ arches can be constructed from ordinary bricks or purpose made bricks or soft bricks.(a) Crushes arches(b) Stone arches(c) Brick arches(d) Concrete archesI had been asked this question in my homework.I would like to ask this question from Types of Arches in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (C) BRICK arches Best explanation: The ordinary BRICKS are not cut to shape of Voussoirs and hence the rough bricks arches are formed. For getting the arch curve, the joints are MADE wedge shaped with greater thickness at the extrados and smaller thickness at the intrados.

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64.	Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Florentine arch(b) Stilted arch(c) Pointed arch(d) Venetian archI have been asked this question in examination.This is a very interesting question from Types of Arches topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct option is (d) Venetian arch Explanation: In Venetian arch, the depth at CROWN is more than that at the Springing line as SHOWN in figure. The Venetian arch has four CENTRES all LOCATED on the springing line.

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65.	The column formwork consists of a box prepared from __________ separate sides.(a) One(b) Two(c) Three(d) FourThe question was asked at a job interview.The query is from Components of Formwork topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) Four The best explanation: The four sides of the BOX are held in position by wooden blocks, bolts and yokes. The formwork for an RCC column of section 300 MM× 300 mm.

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66.	The form work for an RCC floor consists of a ___________ to receive the concrete.(a) Block(b) Skeleton(c) Trap(d) BeamThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This question is from Components of Formwork topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct ANSWER is (b) SKELETON To ELABORATE: The Skeleton CONSIST of rows of the vertical post which carry small wooden beams and their TOPS. The planks for slab are placed on these beams.

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67.	____________ steps are in the form of trade and risers of thin stone slabs.(a) Spandril steps(b) Built up steps(c) Rectangular steps(d) Cantilever stepsThis question was posed to me in a job interview.My question comes from Stairs of Different Materials topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right answer is (b) BUILT up steps Easy explanation: Built up steps are placed over brick or concrete steps. The thickness of STONE slab MAY vary from 20 mm to 50 mm. This arrangement is generally adopted for marble steps to give an ornamental covering to the STEP.

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68.	In the case of ________ the arrangement is made to show rectangular steps which contain Rebated joint.(a) Spandril steps(b) Tread and Riser steps(c) Cantilever steps(d) Rectangular stepsThe question was posed to me during an interview.The above asked question is from Stairs of Different Materials in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (a) Spandril steps To elaborate: In RECTANGULAR steps, the overlap is about 25 MM to 40 mm. This arrangement results in considerable saving in LABOUR of cutting and dressing STONES.

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69.	A Stair turning through three right angles is known as a ________ stair.(a) Three Quarter Turn(b) Two Quarter Turn(c) Four Quarter Turn(d) Single Quarter TurnI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.The query is from Types of Stairs topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) THREE Quarter Turn Easy explanation: In Three Quarter Turn, an open well is FORMED. This type of stair is used when the length of the stairs LIMITED and when the VERTICAL distance between the two floors is quite large.

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70.	A _________ is a sloping surface and it is adopted as a substitute for stair for easy connection between the floors.(a) Rise(b) Pitch(c) Ramp(d) StringThis question was posed to me in an international level competition.This is a very interesting question from Types of Stairs topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The CORRECT choice is (c) Ramp The EXPLANATION is: The usual slope of ramp is 1 in 15. But a slope of 1 in 10 is desirable. This indicates that the ramp REQUIRES more space. For instance, total length of 45 M of ramp will be required to connect the FLOOR of height of 3 m with slope and 1 in 15.

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71.	_________ is an ordinary step of rectangular shape in plan.(a) Flier(b) Round-ended step(c) Splayed step(d) Common stepThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My doubt is from Stairs Technical Terms in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
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72.	Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Horse shoe arch(b) Stilted arch(c) Two centred arch(d) Pointed archThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This question is from Types of Arches topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (B) Stilted arch To explain I would say: Stilted arch has a semi circular shape ATTACHED at the tops of TWO vertical POSITION as shown. The Springing line of arch PASSES through the tops of vertical position.

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73.	An ___________ is a structure which is constructed to span across an opening.(a) Doors(b) Windows(c) Arches(d) BridgesThis question was posed to me during an online exam.This interesting question is from Arches Technical Terms in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right CHOICE is (c) Arches For explanation: Arches generally consist of small wedge shaped unit which are joined together with mortar. However, the arches MADE of steel and RCC are built in single units WITHOUT the use of wedge shaped unit and they are used for the bridge construction.

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74.	_________ stairs are now commonly used in all types of construction and in case of a frame structure of reinforced concrete.(a) RCC(b) Brick(c) Stone(d) MetalI had been asked this question in an interview for job.The query is from Stairs of Different Materials in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) RCC Easy explanation: The RCC STAIRS are found to RESIST WEAR and fire better than any other material and can be moulded to the desired shape. The steps can be provided with suitable FINISHING materials such as marble, terrazo tile, etc. These stairs can be easily maintained clean and they are strong, durable and pleasing in appearance.

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75.	Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Horse shoe arch(b) Pointed arch(c) Relieving arch(d) Stilted archI have been asked this question in an internship interview.Query is from Types of Arches topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct answer is (c) RELIEVING arch Explanation: Relieving arch is CONSTRUCTED over a wooden joist or a flat arch as shown in the given figure above. It relieves the JOINTS or flat arch from CARRYING the load. The ends of the relieving arch should be kept SUFFICIENTLY inside the solid wall.

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76.	The flat, segmental, semicircular, horse-shoe and Stilted arches are __________(a) Two centred arch(b) Three centred arch(c) Five centred arch(d) One centred archThe question was posed to me in quiz.The doubt is from Types of Arches topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct choice is (d) One CENTRED arch The best EXPLANATION: This type of earth has one CENTRE only. Sometimes the circular WINDOWS are used to have an architectural effect. For this purpose a bulls EYE arch is adopted.

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77.	In ________ all steps lead in one direction only.(a) Turning steps(b) Circular steps(c) Straight steps(d) Geometrical stepsI have been asked this question in unit test.Enquiry is from Types of Stairs topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right OPTION is (c) Straight STEPS To explain: Straight steps consist of ONE or more flights and they are used when the space AVAILABLE for staircase is LONG but narrow in width.

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78.	A Stair turning through two right angles is known as a _________ stair.(a) Straight(b) Geometrical(c) Spiral(d) Dog-leggedI had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Types of Stairs in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct ANSWER is (d) Dog-legged Explanation: In CASE of Dog-legged stairs, the FLIGHT run in opposite directions and there is no space between them in plan. These stairs are useful where the total width of space AVAILABLE for the staircase is equal to twice the width of the STEPS.

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79.	The ___________ stairs are useful where the space available is limited and where the traffic is less.(a) Straight(b) Turning(c) Spiral(d) GeometricalI had been asked this question in an interview.My question is based upon Types of Stairs in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct OPTION is (C) Spiral The best explanation: The core of spiral stair maybe solid and HOLLOW and the stair MAY be provided with cut or CLOSED strings. The height of the floor and riser respectively 3.68 M and 160 mm.

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80.	In Wood or Timber lintels, the depth of lintel should be about __________ to __________ of the span with the minimum value of 80 mm.(a) 1/6,1/4(b) 1/12,1/4(c) 1/12,1/8(d) 1/6,1/8The question was asked in homework.This interesting question is from Materials for Lintels topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct option is (C) 1/12,1/8 Easiest explanation: The Wood Lintels are comparatively weak and RELIEVING arches of brick or stone should THEREFORE be provided. The wooden lintels help have in securing the heads of frames of TIMBER doors and WINDOWS.

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81.	A combination of tread and riser is known as ___________(a) Soffit(b) String(c) Waist(d) StepI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Stairs Technical Terms topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (d) Step Easiest EXPLANATION: Whereas, the under surface of a STAIR is known as the SOFFIT. It is generally covered with CEILING or finished with plaster.

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82.	__________ is the inner surface of Arch.(a) Intrados(b) Soffit(c) Crown(d) HaunchI had been asked this question in an online quiz.This interesting question is from Arches Technical Terms topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct answer is (b) SOFFIT To explain I WOULD say: Soffit is the inner surface of the ARCH. Sometimes the TERMS, extrados and Soffit are treated as synonymous. Whereas, INTRADOS is the inner curve of the arch.

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83.	The __________ of formwork plays a significant role in the cost of concrete.(a) Conditions(b) Work(c) Period(d) EconomyThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My question is taken from Components of Formwork in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct choice is (d) Economy To ELABORATE: The cost of formwork VARIES from 30% to 40% of the cost of CONCRETE for ordinary structures and maybe go as HIGH as 50% to 60% for special structures are just dams, bridges, ETC.

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84.	_________ is the vertical member which is fixed between string and handrail to give support to the handrail.(a) Baluster(b) Balustrade(c) Flight(d) BarristerThe question was posed to me in class test.My question is from Stairs Technical Terms topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (a) Baluster Easiest explanation: The combined framework of handrail and BALUSTERS is KNOWN as BALUSTRADE or BARRISTER. Whereas, flight is defined as an unbroken series of step between the landing.

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85.	____________ consists of the reinforcement cement concrete and they have replaced practically all other materials for the lintels.(a) RCC Lintels(b) Wood Lintels(c) Stone Lintels(d) Timber LintelsThis question was addressed to me in an internship interview.My doubt is from Materials for Lintels in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct answer is (a) RCC LINTELS EASY explanation: The RCC lintels are FIREPROOF, durable, strong, economical and easy to CONSTRUCT. No relieving arches are NECESSARY when the RCC lintels are adopted.

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86.	___________ consist of slabs of Stones which are placed across the opening.(a) Stone Lintels(b) Brick Lintels(c) Steel Lintels(d) Wood LintelsI got this question in an online interview.My query is from Materials for Lintels in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (a) Stone Lintels For explanation I would say: The stone RING tones may be FORMED of a single PIECE or more than one piece the stone lintels are not generally favoured mainly due to the stone possess LOW tensile resistance.

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87.	The formwork for ________ consists of stringers, sheets, joist, bearers and vertical post.(a) Walls(b) Column(c) Beams(d) StairsI got this question in exam.The doubt is from Materials Used for Formwork topic in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (d) Stairs For explanation I would say: The Riser forms are supported on the plates which are fixed on the STRINGERS for WALLS as the CASE may be. The bottom edge of the Riser forms is Chamfered so that concrete can be placed right up to the level of the NEXT riser.

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88.	The temporary casing is known as the __________(a) Support(b) Formwork(c) Built up(d) CasingThis question was addressed to me in a job interview.My doubt is from Components of Formwork in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (b) Formwork Easiest explanation: When concrete is placed, it is in plastic state. It wants to be supported by temporary supports and casings of the DESIRED shape till it becomes sufficiently STRONG to support its own weight. This temporary casing is known as the form work or FORMS or shuttering.

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89.	______________ consists of Steel angles or rolled Steel joists.(a) RCC Lintels(b) Steel Lintels(c) Wood Lintels(d) Timber LintelsThe question was asked in an online interview.This intriguing question originated from Materials for Lintels topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct CHOICE is (b) Steel Lintels Best EXPLANATION: The Steel Lintels are used for small spans and light loading and the LATTER is used for large SPAN and heavy loading. A steel lintel becomes useful when there is no space available to accommodate the rise of an ARCH.

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90.	The pointed Arch of the Tudor period is an example of __________ arch.(a) Three centred arch(b) Four centred arch(c) Two centred arch(d) Five centred archThe question was posed to me in final exam.My enquiry is from Types of Arches in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The correct choice is (b) FOUR centred arch For explanation I WOULD say: Tudor period arch has four centres. It consists of two different curves and has the appearance of an ellipse at the HAUNCHES. The VENETIAN arch provides ANOTHER illustration of this type of Arch.

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91.	A _________ is a horizontal member which is placed across an opening to support the position of the structure above it.(a) Door(b) Window(c) Sill(d) LintelThe question was posed to me during an interview.I want to ask this question from Materials for Lintels in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (d) Lintel Easiest explanation: The function of a lintel is just the same as that of arch or BEAM. HOWEVER, the lintels are easy and simple in CONSTRUCTION. For an arch, special centring or formwork is REQUIRED.

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92.	Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Semi circular arch(b) Inverted arch(c) Segmented arch(d) Flat archThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The query is from Types of Arches in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Correct answer is (d) Flat arch To explain I would SAY: The apparent shape of this arch is Flat and the usually SKEWBACK forms an angle of 60 degrees with the horizontal as shown in the FIGURE above. THUS an equilateral TRIANGLE is formed with one side as Intrados.

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93.	____________ is a row of arches supporting a wall above and being supported by the piers.(a) Soffit(b) Arcade(c) Crown(d) ImpostThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I want to ask this question from Arches Technical Terms topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» Right option is (b) Arcade Easiest explanation: Whereas, Crown is the HIGHEST point of the EXTRADOS. The Springing LINE is the IMAGINARY horizontal line joining the TWO springing points.

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The horizontal platform between two flights of a Stair is known as the _________(a) Landing(b) Pitch(c) Nosing(d) RiseI got this question in an online quiz.My query is from Stairs Technical Terms in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Florentine arch(b) Venetian arch(c) Horse shoe arch(d) Relieving archThe question was asked in examination.Asked question is from Types of Arches in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

The __________ formwork should be neither too dry nor too wet.(a) Fibre glass(b) Steel(c) Timber(d) MetalThis question was posed to me in quiz.Asked question is from Materials Used for Formwork topic in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

The column formwork consists of a box prepared from __________ separate sides.(a) One(b) Two(c) Three(d) FourThe question was asked at a job interview.The query is from Components of Formwork topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

_________ is an ordinary step of rectangular shape in plan.(a) Flier(b) Round-ended step(c) Splayed step(d) Common stepThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My doubt is from Stairs Technical Terms in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Horse shoe arch(b) Pointed arch(c) Relieving arch(d) Stilted archI have been asked this question in an internship interview.Query is from Types of Arches topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

In ________ all steps lead in one direction only.(a) Turning steps(b) Circular steps(c) Straight steps(d) Geometrical stepsI have been asked this question in unit test.Enquiry is from Types of Stairs topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

__________ is the inner surface of Arch.(a) Intrados(b) Soffit(c) Crown(d) HaunchI had been asked this question in an online quiz.This interesting question is from Arches Technical Terms topic in section Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

The formwork for ________ consists of stringers, sheets, joist, bearers and vertical post.(a) Walls(b) Column(c) Beams(d) StairsI got this question in exam.The doubt is from Materials Used for Formwork topic in chapter Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

The temporary casing is known as the __________(a) Support(b) Formwork(c) Built up(d) CasingThis question was addressed to me in a job interview.My doubt is from Components of Formwork in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials