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

Design of Masonry Structures 07/06/2024

(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 statements are?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iii)

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