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WorksheetsDay 71-Dec 5-worksheet-PWD-Cost effective construction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following DPC materials is commonly used for integral waterproofing
Bituminous felt
Special bricks
Lime plaster
Waterproofing admixtures
Which door/window alternative can save 25–30% compared to wooden frames
Brick jaali
Precast concrete frames
Steel frames
PVC shutters
Which low-cost flooring option is ideal for rural areas due to its eco-friendly and cool characteristics?
Mosaic flooring
Flag stone flooring
Earthen flooring
Red-oxide flooring
Fly-ash bricks reduce both mortar usage and plastering requirements due to their uniform size.
True
False
Brick arches for lintels are more expensive than RCC lintels for small spans.
True
False
Under-reamed piles are highly suitable for (a) soils because they control swelling and shrinkage.
A 2.5 cm layer of cement concrete in a 1:2:4 mix is often used as a cost-effective (a) .
Rat-trap bond achieves thermal comfort due to the presence of a (a) inside the wall section.
Steel doors and windows are preferred over timber because they are an economical alternative.
True
False
Precast RCC lintels save time because they require no on-site _________.
curing
welding
painting
carving
Statement-Economies of scale in group housing reduce cost due to bulk procurement and continuous labour flow.
True
False
Filler slabs reduce cost by replacing non-functional tension concrete with (a) materials.
Statement-Brick arches can reduce lintel construction cost by approximately 30 to 40 percent.
True
False
………flooring is most economical in regions where stone is locally available.
(a)
……….costing evaluates both the initial investment and long-term operational expenses.
(a)
