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6. If the eccentricity ratio is more than 1/24, then increase in the permissible stress in the design of wall subjected to eccentric loading as per code is
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 33 1/3%
D. 50%
Explanation:
7. If H is the height of wall between centres of supports, then the effective height of wall where concrete floors have a bearing on wall irrespective of the direction of span will be
A. 0.75 H
B. 0.85 H
C. 1.0 H
D. 1.5 H
Explanation:
8. 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
Explanation:
9. 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
Explanation:
10. Maximum slenderness ratio of load bearing walls for a dwelling having more than 2 stores (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 Of these statements
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
Explanation:
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