In a colar beam roof_______________?
A. There is no horizontal tie beam
B. There is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only
C. There is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only
D. There are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters
The term string is used for______________?
A. The underside of a stair
B. Outer projecting edge of a tread
C. A sloping member which supports the steps in a stair
D. A vertical member between two treads
Minimum width of landing should be_______________?
A. Equal to width of stairs
B. Half the width of stairs
C. Twice the width of stairs
D. One fourth the width of stairs
Sum of tread and rise must lie between_______________?
A. 300 to 350 mm
B. 400 to 450 mm
C. 500 to 550 mm
D. 600 to 650 mm
The function of king post in a king post roof truss is_______________?
A. To support the frame work of the roof
B. To receive the ends of principal rafter
C. To prevent the walls from spreading outward
D. To prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre