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Civil Engineering · Q33

Design Of Masonry Structures

Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 33

Q33

Consider the following statements: The use of relatively weak mortar (i) Will accommodate movements due to loads and cracking if any and will be distributed as thin hair cracks which are less noticeable or harmful. (ii) Will result in reduction of stresses due to differential expansion of masonry units.

A.
(i) alone is correct
B.
(ii) alone is correct
C.
Both (i) and (ii) are correct
Answer
D.
Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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