Question

If the standards or not resting on the firm ground, the _________ of the standard should be provided and their bottom ends.

(a) Bedding

(b) Finishing

(c) Raising

(d) Spacing

The question was posed to me in an internship interview.

My doubt is from Shoring and its Types in chapter Scaffolding, Shoring and Underpinning of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Bedding

For explanation: If standards are not resting on the firm ground, the base plates of suitable size should be provided at their bottom ends. Further, if required, Timber sole plate should be provided on which all base plates rest.