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Q: A projecting ornamental course near the top of a wall or at the junction of wall and ceiling is known as
  • A. Cornice
  • B. Corbel
  • C. Coping
  • D. Throating
Correct Answer: Option A - Cornice– A projecting ornamental course near the top of a wall or at the junction of wall and ceiling is known as cornice. Corbel– It is a projecting stone which is usually provided to serve as support for joist, truss, weather shed. Throating– A groove is provided under side of silt, cornice and coping so that the rain water can be discharged clear of the wall surface is known as throating. Coping– These are stone, concrete, bricks etc. placed on top of parapet walls to prevent seepage of water in to the walls.
A. Cornice– A projecting ornamental course near the top of a wall or at the junction of wall and ceiling is known as cornice. Corbel– It is a projecting stone which is usually provided to serve as support for joist, truss, weather shed. Throating– A groove is provided under side of silt, cornice and coping so that the rain water can be discharged clear of the wall surface is known as throating. Coping– These are stone, concrete, bricks etc. placed on top of parapet walls to prevent seepage of water in to the walls.

Explanations:

Cornice– A projecting ornamental course near the top of a wall or at the junction of wall and ceiling is known as cornice. Corbel– It is a projecting stone which is usually provided to serve as support for joist, truss, weather shed. Throating– A groove is provided under side of silt, cornice and coping so that the rain water can be discharged clear of the wall surface is known as throating. Coping– These are stone, concrete, bricks etc. placed on top of parapet walls to prevent seepage of water in to the walls.