Civil Engineering Mcqs

Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?
  • (A)  two directions without break in the slope on each side
  • (B)  two directions with break in the slope on each side
  • (C)  four directions without break in the slope on each side
  • (D)  four directions with break in the slope on each side
The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?
  • (A)  arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
  • (B)  arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
  • (C)  arches are difficult in construction
  • (D)  all of the above