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36. Assertion A : From consideration of structural soundness and economy of design, most codes control the maximum slenderness ratio of masonry walls and columns. Reason R : By controlling the maximum slenderness ratio, failure is by excessive stress and not by buckling. 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.
Explanation:
37. Water retentivity for brick masonry should not be less than
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Explanation:
38. Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 30 cm
Explanation:
39. Full restraint is provided by (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 Of these statements
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
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