The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than_____________?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Month: January 2019
As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be_____________?
As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be_____________?
A. less
B. more
C. equal
D. equal or more
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are_______________?
The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are_______________?
A. 1:2
B. 1:4
C. 1:6
D. 1:8
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as_________________?
A mortar joint in masonry which is normal to the face of wall is known as_________________?
A. bed joint
B. wall joint
C. cross joint
D. bonded joint
Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than_______________?
Expansion Joints in masonry walls are provided in wall lengths usater than_______________?
A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 30 m
D. 40 m
Minimum thickness of wall where single flemish bond can be used is_____________?
Minimum thickness of wall where single flemish bond can be used is_____________?
A. half brick thick
B. one brick thick
C. one and a half bricks thick
D. two bricks thick
The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is___________?
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
The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is____________?
The most important tool in brick laying for lifting and spreading mortar and for forming joints is____________?
A. trowel
B. square
C. bolster
D. scutch
Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ?
Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ?
A. headers
B. stretchers
C. brick bats
D. queen closer
The stretcher bond in brick masonry can be used only when the thickness of wall is_____________?
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