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___________________?

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

A. 50 cm B. 60 cm C. 75 cm D. 100 cm...

A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortar results in______________?

Consider the following statements. 1. slow hardening. 2. quick setting. 3. weaker mortar. select the correct statements. A. 2 and 3 are correct B. 1 and 2 are correct C. 1 and 3 are correct D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct...

Consider the following statements regarding bands to be provided for strengthening masonry work in masonry buildings constructed in zone III, IV and V?

(i) Lintel band is provided at lintel level on partition walls, (ii) Gable band is provided at top of gable masonry below the purlins, (iii) The bands shall be to full width of the wall and not less than 7.5 cm in depth, (iv) The bands shall be made of reinforced concrete only. the correct … Consider the following statements regarding bands to be provided for strengthening masonry work in masonry buildings constructed in zone III, IV and V?Read More...

Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have________________?

A. high shrinkage B. less strength C. both (A) and (B) D. none of above...

Where a structural component or a system is providing lateral support to five or more walls or columns, the lateral load to be resisted may be taken as_______________?

A. 4 percent B. 5 percent C. 6 percent D. 7 percent of the total vertical load on the most heavily loaded wall or column in the group....