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Q: A ............ is a 45-degree bevel cut at an outside corner of a building element, often seen in wood, stone or brick
  • A. Cornice
  • B. Chamfer
  • C. Corinthian
  • D. Cupola
Correct Answer: Option B - A chamfer is a 45⁰ bevel cut at an outside corner of a building element, often seen in wood, stone or brick. Note– Chamfered ashlar masonry – It is a special form of rock faced ashlar masonry in which the strip provided around the perimeter of the exposed face is chamfered or beveled at an angle of 45⁰ employing a chisel to a depth of 25 mm.
B. A chamfer is a 45⁰ bevel cut at an outside corner of a building element, often seen in wood, stone or brick. Note– Chamfered ashlar masonry – It is a special form of rock faced ashlar masonry in which the strip provided around the perimeter of the exposed face is chamfered or beveled at an angle of 45⁰ employing a chisel to a depth of 25 mm.

Explanations:

A chamfer is a 45⁰ bevel cut at an outside corner of a building element, often seen in wood, stone or brick. Note– Chamfered ashlar masonry – It is a special form of rock faced ashlar masonry in which the strip provided around the perimeter of the exposed face is chamfered or beveled at an angle of 45⁰ employing a chisel to a depth of 25 mm.