For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than
A. Vt × height of shorter opening
B. Vt × height of longer opening
C. Vi × height of shorter opening
D. Vi × height of longer opening
Answer: Option A
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