DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES QUIZ

Minimum compressive strength in N/mm² for H1 type mortar used for masonry is

7.5

5

3

10

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Where a structural component or a system is providing lateral support to five or more walls or columns, the lateral load to be resisted may be taken as __________ of the total vertical load on the most heavily loaded wall or column in the group

5 %

4 %

6 %

7 %

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Consider the following statements:A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortar results in1. Slow hardening.2. Quick setting.3. Weaker mortar.

2 and 3 are correct

1 and 2 are correct

1, 2 and 3 are correct

1 and 3 are correct

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Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have

Less strength

Both (A) and (B)

None of above

High shrinkage

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Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than

15 cm

20 cm

10 cm

30 cm

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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

(i) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (ii) are correct

(ii) and (iii) are correct

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

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Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced.<br/>Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there will be tension on one side of the member.<br/>Select your answer according to the codes give below:

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

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

(i) and (ii)

(ii) and (iv)

(i) and (iii)

(ii) and (iii)

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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

A is false but R is true

Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A

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The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than

15 cm

10 cm

7.5 cm

5 cm

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