Civil Engineering MCQs

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For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?
A. Providing buttresses at certain intervals
B. Providing a deeper foundation
C. Using a richer mortar
D. Using stronger bricks
Consider the following statements regarding provision of chases in masonry_________________?
A. (i) no chase should be permitted in a half brick load-bearing wall,
B. (ii) vertical chases should not be closer than 2 m in any stretch of a wall,
C. (iii) chases should be provided near to bearings of beams and lintels.
D. Select the the statements ?
Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry because_________________?
A. I) there is no gain in strength of masonry
B. Ii) there is high shrinkage
C. Iii) they are prone to segregation
D. Select the correct statements?
Consider the following statements regarding bands to be provided for strengthening masonry work in masonry buildings constructed in zone III, IV and V?
A. (i) lintel band is provided at lintel level on partition walls,
B. (ii) gable band is provided at top of gable masonry below the purlins,
C. (iii) the bands shall be to full width of the wall and not less than 7.5 cm in depth,
D. (iv) the bands shall be made of reinforced concrete only.