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

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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...

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___________________?

A. 0.64 m B. 0.96 m C. 1.28 m D. 1.5 m...

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...

Full restraint is provided by__________________?

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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...