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?

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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________________?

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