99. The thickness of the flange of a Tee beam of a ribbed slab is assumed as
A. width of the rib
B. depth of the rib
C. thickness of the concrete topping
D. half the thickness of the rib
100. For a ribbed slab
A. clear spacing between ribs shall not be greater than 4.5 cm
B. width of the rib shall not be less than 7.5 cm
C. overall depth of the slab shall not exceed four times the breadth of the rib
D. all the above.
101. A foundation rests on
A. base of the foundation
B. subgrade
C. foundation soil
D. both (b) and .
102. A foundation is called shallow if its depth, is
A. one-fourth of its width
B. half of its width
C. three-fourth of its width
D. equal to its width
103. For a number of columns constructed in a row, the type of foundation provided, is
A. footing
B. raft
C. strap
D. strip
104. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
A. A pile is a slender member which transfers the load through its lower end on a strong strata
B. A pile is a slender member which transfers its load to the surrounding soil
C. A pile is a slender member which transfers its load by friction
D. A pile is a cylindrical body of concrete which transfers the load at a depth greater than its width.
105. On an absolutely rigid foundation base, the pressure will
A. be more at the edges of the foundation
B. be uniform
C. not be uniform
D. be zero at the centre of the foundation.
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