Consider the following statements:
A high lime content in a composite cement-lime mortar results in
(i) Slow hardening
(ii) Quick setting
(iii) Weaker mortar
A. (ii) and (iii) are correct
B. (i) and (ii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Design of Masonry Structures
A. 0.64 m
B. 0.96 m
C. 1.28 m
D. 1.5 m
For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be
A. 5 to 8 cm
B. 9 to 13 cm
C. 14 to 18 cm
D. 19 to 23 cm
Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 30 cm
The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than
A. 5 cm
B. 7.5 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 15 cm
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