Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry because_________________?

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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...

In the case of panel wall subjected to horizontal loads at right angles to the plane of the wall, with the mortar not leaner than Ml type, tensile stress in bending in the vertical direction may be allowed to the extent of _______________?

A. 0.4 kg/cm2 B. 0.7 kg/cm2 C. 1.0 kg/cm2 D. 1.2 kg/cm2...

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...

The bending stress in a wall or column subjected to effective vertical load need not be considered, if the eccentricity ratio is_________________?

A. less than or equal to 1/24 B. less than or equal to 1/6 C. more than 1/24 D. less than or equal to 1/12...