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What type of mortar is prepared by mixing lime or cement as binder, sand, jute fibers, coirs, or asbestos fibers as aggregate?
What type of mortar is prepared by mixing lime or cement as binder, sand, jute fibers, coirs, or asbestos fibers as aggregate?
- Gauge mortar
- Lightweight mortar (correct)
- Heavy mortar
- Surkhi mortar
Which type of mortar has the highest strength, reaching up to 2500 psi?
Which type of mortar has the highest strength, reaching up to 2500 psi?
- Type M mortar (correct)
- Type N mortar
- Type S mortar
- Type O mortar
What type of mortar is used for fire-resistant purposes and is prepared using aluminous cement and fine powder of fire bricks?
What type of mortar is used for fire-resistant purposes and is prepared using aluminous cement and fine powder of fire bricks?
- Fire resistant mortar (correct)
- Type M mortar
- Mud mortar
- Gauge mortar
Which type of mortar has medium strength with high bonding ability and reaches around 1800 psi?
Which type of mortar has medium strength with high bonding ability and reaches around 1800 psi?
What type of base on bulk density is considered to classify a mortar as 'lightweight'?
What type of base on bulk density is considered to classify a mortar as 'lightweight'?
What is the main function of dam grouting?
What is the main function of dam grouting?
Which component of bitumen is known for being a strong preservative?
Which component of bitumen is known for being a strong preservative?
What is the function of dyke lining in hydraulic structures?
What is the function of dyke lining in hydraulic structures?
Which property of bitumen allows it to adhere to a solid surface in its fluid state?
Which property of bitumen allows it to adhere to a solid surface in its fluid state?
What is the purpose of embankment protection?
What is the purpose of embankment protection?
Which chemical composition of bitumen is identified as non-polar aromatics?
Which chemical composition of bitumen is identified as non-polar aromatics?
What is the primary purpose of preservatives in wood?
What is the primary purpose of preservatives in wood?
Which compound is commonly used as a preservative due to its clean and odorless nature?
Which compound is commonly used as a preservative due to its clean and odorless nature?
How are preservatives applied in the pressure process for preserving timber?
How are preservatives applied in the pressure process for preserving timber?
What is the main advantage of compartment kilns over progressive kilns?
What is the main advantage of compartment kilns over progressive kilns?
What is a significant difference between coal-tar and water-soluble salts in wood preservation?
What is a significant difference between coal-tar and water-soluble salts in wood preservation?
What is the principal cause of decay in wood and timber?
What is the principal cause of decay in wood and timber?
What is the maximum height for the construction lift when building a masonry wall?
What is the maximum height for the construction lift when building a masonry wall?
What must be used at every 600mm height and 1.2m length in a masonry wall construction?
What must be used at every 600mm height and 1.2m length in a masonry wall construction?
In masonry construction, what is important to ensure regarding the fixing method adopted?
In masonry construction, what is important to ensure regarding the fixing method adopted?
How are paints applied as SOLID in industrial and automotive applications?
How are paints applied as SOLID in industrial and automotive applications?
In the chemistry of paints, how are paint particles oriented during chemical reactions?
In the chemistry of paints, how are paint particles oriented during chemical reactions?
What distinguishes the application of paints as LIQUID in terms of timing?
What distinguishes the application of paints as LIQUID in terms of timing?
What is the purpose of varnishes?
What is the purpose of varnishes?
What distinguishes long oil varnish from short oil varnish?
What distinguishes long oil varnish from short oil varnish?
Which type of varnish is known to be less expensive than oleo resinous varnish?
Which type of varnish is known to be less expensive than oleo resinous varnish?
How are distempers different from regular paints?
How are distempers different from regular paints?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with good paints?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with good paints?
What is the main component of plaster used in construction?
What is the main component of plaster used in construction?
