Consider the following statements: Maximum slenderness ratio of load-bearing masonry walls for a dwelling having more than two storeys shall not exceed. 1. 12, if lime mortar is used 2. 18, if cement-lime mortar 1:2:9 is used 3. 24, if cement mortar 1:6 is used\ Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d)1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:
Maximum slenderness ratio of load-bearing masonry walls for a dwelling having more than two storeys shall not exceed.
1. 12, if lime mortar is used
2. 18, if cement-lime mortar 1:2:9 is used
3. 24, if cement mortar 1:6 is used\
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d)1, 2 and
3
by

1 Answer

Answer :

b) 2 and 3 only
by

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