Assertion A: For eccentricity ratio exceeding 16, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced.Reason R: For eccentricity ratio exceeding 16, there will be tension on one side of the member. Select your answer according to the codes give below:

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Assertion A: For eccentricity ratio exceeding $$\frac{1}{6}$$, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced.
Reason R: For eccentricity ratio exceeding $$\frac{1}{6}$$, there will be tension on one side of the member.
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A) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A B) Both A and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A C) A is true but R is false D) A is false but R is true

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

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