Assertion A : Lime based mortars give higher ratio of brickwork strength to mortar strength as compared to non-lime mortar. Reason R : Lime based mortars have lower bond strength as compared to non-lime mortars?

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The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than_________________?

A. 5 cm B. 7.5 cm C. 10 cm D. 15 cm...

A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is___________________?

A. 0.64 m B. 0.96 m C. 1.28 m D. 1.5 m...

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...

Maximum slenderness ratio of load bearing walls for a dwelling having more than 2 storeys________________?

i) shall not exceed 12 if lime mortar is used ii) shall not exceed 18 if cement lime mortar 1:2:9 is used iii) shall not exceed 24 if cement mortar 1:6 is used the correct statments is ? A. (i) and (ii) are correct B. (ii) and (iii) are correct C. (i) and (iii) are … Maximum slenderness ratio of load bearing walls for a dwelling having more than 2 storeys________________?Read More...