Stones used for rubble masonry must be (A) Soft (B) Hard (C) Light (D) Heavy

Stones used for rubble masonry must be
(A) Soft
(B) Hard
(C) Light
(D) Heavy
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Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called (A) Two curved arches (B) Gothic arches (C) Ogee arches (D) Drop gothic arches

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Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls (A) To drain off the water from the filling (B) To ventilate the stone masonry (C) To add architectural beauty (D) To increase compaction of the earth retained

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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

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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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Consider the following statements: Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry work because 1. There is no gain in strength of masonry 2. There is high shrinkage 3. They are prone to segregation Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

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Last Answer : b) 2 and 3 only

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