Maximum slenderness ratio of load bearing walls for a dwelling having more than 2 storeys
(i) Shall not exceed 12 if lime mortar is used
(ii) Shall not exceed 18 if cement lime mortar 1 : 2 : 9 is used
(iii) Shall not exceed 24 if cement mortar 1 : 6 is used
A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i) and (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer: Option A
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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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