To obtain good bonding in brick masonry (A) First class bricks are used (B) Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line (C) Bats are used where necessary (D) All the above

To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
(A) First class bricks are used
(B) Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
(C) Bats are used where necessary
(D) All the above
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Option D
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The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called (A) Flemish bond (B) English bond (C) Stretcher bond (D) Header bond

Description : The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers and headers, is called (A) Flemish bond (B) English bond (C) Stretcher bond (D) Header bond

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as (A) Bat (B) Header (C) Stretcher (D) Closer

Description : To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as (A) Bat (B) Header (C) Stretcher (D) Closer

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is (A) 400 (B) 425 (C) 450 (D) 500

Description : For one cubic metre of brick masonry, number of bricks required, is (A) 400 (B) 425 (C) 450 (D) 500

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is (A) 400 (B) 450 (C) 500 (D) 550

Description : Number of bricks required for one cubic metre of brick masonry is (A) 400 (B) 450 (C) 500 (D) 550

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as (A) English bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) Zigzag bond (D) Single Flemish bond

Description : In brick masonry the bond produced by laying alternate headers and stretchers in each course is known as (A) English bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) Zigzag bond (D) Single Flemish bond

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Number of bricks required for 1 cubic meter of brick masonry is a)400 b) 450 c) 500* d) 550

Description : Number of bricks required for 1 cubic meter of brick masonry is a)400 b) 450 c) 500* d) 550

Last Answer : c) 500*

The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on (A) Bottom face (B) Top face (C) Shorter side (D) Longer side

Description : The frog of the brick in a brick masonry is generally kept on (A) Bottom face (B) Top face (C) Shorter side (D) Longer side

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as (A) English cross bond (B) Dutch bond (C) Monk bond (D) Rat-trap b

Description : The bond in which headers and stretchers are laid in alternate courses and every stretcher course is started with a three fourth brick bat, is known as (A) English cross bond (B) Dutch bond (C) Monk bond (D) Rat-trap bond

Last Answer : : Option B

The line normal to the plumb line is known as (A) Horizontal line (B) Level line (C) Datum line (D) Vertical line

Description : The line normal to the plumb line is known as (A) Horizontal line (B) Level line (C) Datum line (D) Vertical line

Last Answer : (B) Level line

The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is (A) Bed block (B) Perpend (C) Lintel (D) Vertical lin

Description : The alignment of a cross joint along the plumb line is (A) Bed block (B) Perpend (C) Lintel (D) Vertical lin

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is (A) Truck pointing (B) Recessed pointing (C) Struck pointing (D) Grooved pointing

Description : The type of pointing in which upper side of mortar joints is kept about 12 mm inside the face of the masonry and bottom is kept flushed with face of wall, is (A) Truck pointing (B) Recessed pointing (C) Struck pointing (D) Grooved pointing

Last Answer : Option C

The standard size of masonry bricks, is (A) 18 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm (B) 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm (C) 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm (D) 21 cm × 11 cm × 11 cm

Description : The standard size of masonry bricks, is (A) 18 cm × 8 cm × 8 cm (B) 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm (C) 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm (D) 21 cm × 11 cm × 11 cm

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is (A) Single Flemish bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) English bond (D) Zigzag bond

Description : The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is (A) Single Flemish bond (B) Double Flemish bond (C) English bond (D) Zigzag bond

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is (A) 90 mm (B) 180 mm (C) 190 mm (D) 280 mm

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads (B) Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance (C) The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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The position of the neutral axis in reinforced brick masonry is independent of the loading and is at a depth of

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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How many bricks will be required to construct a wall 8 m long, 6 m high and 22.5 cm thick, if each brick measures 25 cm x 11.25 cm x 6 cm? -Maths 9th

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