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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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
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