Question

Which of the following reasons is not responsible for the preference of non-monolithical construction over monolithical construction in cement concrete flooring?

(a) Development of hair cracks in monolithical construction

(b) Damaging of the topping in monolithical construction

(c) Smaller overall thickness in monolithical construction

(d) Slow work progress in monolithical construction

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This key question is from Types of Ground Floors in section Floors and Flooring of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) Smaller overall thickness in monolithical construction

Easiest explanation: In cement concrete flooring, non-monolithical construction is preferred over monolithical construction because of the following disadvantages of monolithical construction. These are the development of hair cracks, damaging of the topping and slow work progress in monolithical construction. However, the only advantage of monolithical construction is that in this, good bonds are formed which result in smaller overall thickness.