Civil Engineering MCQs

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The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?
A. To support the common rafter
B. To support purlins
C. To prevent the purlins from tilting
D. All of the above
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
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
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