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1. For designing masonry components of a structure, seismic forces provision in the design calculation is not necessary for buildings constructed in
A. Zone I only
B. Zone I and II
C. Zone I, II and III
D. Zone I, II, III and IV
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2. Assertion A : Lime based mortars give higher ratio of brickwork strength to mortar strength as compared to non-lime mortar. Reason R : Lime based mortars have lower bond strength as compared to non-lime mortars. 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.
Explanation:
3. Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry because (i) there is no gain in strength of masonry (ii) there is high shrinkage (iii) they are prone to segregation Of these statements
A. Only (ii) is correct
B. (i) and (ii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Explanation:
4. Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced. Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there will be tension on one side of the member. Select your answer according to the codes give below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Explanation:
5. Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have
A. high shrinkage
B. less strength
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of above
Explanation:
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