For masonry built in 1 : 1 : 6 cement-lime-sand mix mortar or equivalent, the horizontal shear stress permissible on the area of a mortar bed joint is
A. 0.15 MPa
B. 0.125 MPa
C. 0.1 MPa
D. 0.075 MPa
Answer: Option A
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