Design of Masonry Structures
Consider the following statements: The use of relatively weak mortar 1. Will accommodate movements due to loads and, cracking if any, and will be distributed as thin hair cracks which are less noticeable or harmful. 2. Will result in reduction of stresses due to differential expansion of masonry units.

Both 1 and 2 are correct
1 alone is correct
2 alone is correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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

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

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