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11. If the horizontal cross-sectional area of a wall is 1200 cm2, then the basic stress shall be multiplied by a reduction factor equal to
A. 0 6
B. 0.75
C. 0.85
D. 0.95
Explanation:
12. The mode of failure of a very short masonry member having h/t ratio of less than 4 is by
A. shear
B. vertical tensile splitting
C. buckling
D. any of the above
Explanation:
13. The effective height of free standing non load bearing wall and column respectively will be
A. 1.OH and 1.OH
B. 1.5Handl.5H
C. 2.0Handl.5H
D. 2.0H and 2.0H
Explanation:
14. For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be
A. 5 to 8 cm
B. 9 to 13 cm
C. 14 to 18 cm
D. 19 to 23 cm
Explanation:
15. Minimum compressive strength in N/mm2 for H1 type mortar used for masonry is
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7.5
D. 10
Explanation:
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