Design of Masonry Structures For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable? Using a richer mortar Providing a deeper foundation Providing buttresses at certain intervals Using stronger bricks Using a richer mortar Providing a deeper foundation Providing buttresses at certain intervals Using stronger bricks ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Design of Masonry Structures 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 0.6 0.95 0.75 0.85 0.6 0.95 0.75 0.85 ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
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 the correct explanation of A A is false but R is true Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A A is false but R is true Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
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 (ii) and (iv) (i) and (ii) (i) and (iii) (ii) and (iii) (ii) and (iv) (i) and (ii) (i) and (iii) (ii) and (iii) ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Design of Masonry Structures Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have None of above High shrinkage Both (A) and (B) Less strength None of above High shrinkage Both (A) and (B) Less strength ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
Design of Masonry Structures The bending stress in a wall or column subjected to effective vertical load need not be considered, if the eccentricity ratio is More than 1/24 Less than or equal to 1/24 Less than or equal to 1/6 Less than or equal to 1/12 More than 1/24 Less than or equal to 1/24 Less than or equal to 1/6 Less than or equal to 1/12 ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
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