Design of Masonry Structures
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 is true but R is false
Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is false but R is true
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Design of Masonry Structures
Consider the following statements regarding bands to be provided for strengthening masonry work in masonry buildings constructed in zone III, IV and V.
(i) Lintel band is provided at lintel level on partition walls,
(ii) Gable band is provided at top of gable masonry below the purlins,
(iii) The bands shall be to full width of the wall and not less than 7.5 cm in depth,
(iv) The bands shall be made of reinforced concrete only.
of these statements, the correct statements are

(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)

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Design of Masonry Structures
Assertion A : For identical strength, a composite cement-lime mortar is preferred over cement mortar.Reason R : Composite cement-lime mortar has higher drying shrinkage than cement mortar.Select your answer based on the codes given below. Codes:

A is false but R is true
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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