For designing masonry components of a structure, seismic forces provision in the design calculation is not necessary for buildings constructed in________________?

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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...

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 strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?

A. providing buttresses at certain intervals B. providing a deeper foundation C. using a richer mortar D. using stronger bricks...

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....

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...