Category: Design of Masonry Structures

Select your answer according to codes given below.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not .the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

i) foundation footing of a wall
ii) timber floor spanning on the wall and anchored to the wall
iii) RCC slab with a minimum bearing of 10 cm on the wall
select the correct statment.

A. (i) and (iii) are correct
B. (i) and (ii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

A. 0.75 H
B. 0.85 H
C. 1.0 H
D. 1.5 H

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 correct
D. (i) and (ii) and (iii) are correct

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 in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3

A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 33 1/3%
D. 50%

A. high shrinkage
B. less strength
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of above

Select your answer according to the codes given below.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

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.

A. shear
B. vertical tensile splitting
C. buckling
D. any of the above