For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, the vertical distance between openings one above the other in a load bearing wall shall not be less than_________________?

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The effective height of free standing nonload bearing wall and column respectively will be_________________?

A. 1.OH and 1.OH B. 1.5Handl.5H C. 2.0Handl.5H D. 2.0H and 2.0H where H is the height of wall or column between centers of supports....

The basic stress in masonry units having height to width ratio of 1.5 may be increased by a factor of_________________?

A. 1.2 B. 1.4 C. 1.6 D. 2.0...

Consider the following statements?

1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks. 2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage. 3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry … Consider the following statements?Read More...

For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than_________________?

A. Vt x height of shorter opening B. Vt x height of longer opening C. Ax height of shorter opening D. Vi x height of longer opening...

Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced. Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there will be tension on one side of the member?

Select your answer according to the codes give below. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is … Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced. Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there...