Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

Structural Engineering III MCQ with Answers

166) Full restraint is provided by (i) foundation footing of a wall (ii) timber floor spanning on the wall and anchored to the wall (iii) RCC slab with a minimum bearing of 10 cm on the wall Of these statements

Answer is:

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

167) Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than

Answer is:

10 cm

168) Which of the following will give higher ratio of brickwork strength to mortar strength

Answer is:

1:2:9

169) Assertion A : Lime based mortars give higher ratio of brickwork strength to mortar strength as compared to non-lime mortar. Reason R : Lime based mortars have lower bond strength as compared to non-lime mortars. Select your answer according to the codes given below

Answer is:

A is true but R is false.

170) For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be

Answer is:

9 to 13 cm

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