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

Less than or equal to 1/12
Less than or equal to 1/24
Less than or equal to 1/6
More than 1/24

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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:

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

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Design of Masonry Structures
Consider the following statements:
1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.
2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage.
3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3

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