248) The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

haunch

spandril

voussoirs

skewbacks

Answer is:

spandril

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249) The lintels are preferred to arches because

arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.

arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust

arches are difficult in construction

all of the above

Answer is:

all of the above

250) In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

centring

actual laying of arch work

striking of centring

none of the above

Answer is:

striking of centring

251) The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

segmental arch

pointed arch

relieving arch

flat arch

Answer is:

relieving arch

252) The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is

mortise and tennon joint

oblique mortise and tennon joint

butt joint

mitred joint

Answer is:

oblique mortise and tennon joint

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248) The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

spandril

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249) The lintels are preferred to arches because

all of the above

250) In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for

striking of centring

251) The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

relieving arch

252) The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is

oblique mortise and tennon joint

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