1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.
2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage.
3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct?
A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Related Mcqs:
- Consider the following statements regarding provision of chases in masonry_________________?
(i) No chase should be permitted in a half brick load-bearing wall,
(ii) Vertical chases should not be closer than 2 m in any stretch of a wall,
(iii) Chases should be provided near to bearings of beams and lintels.
Select the the statements ?A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct - Consider the following statements regarding bands to be provided for strengthening masonry work in masonry buildings constructed in zone III, IV and V?
(i) Lintel band is provided at lintel level on partition walls,
(ii) Gable band is provided at top of gable masonry below the purlins,
(iii) The bands shall be to full width of the wall and not less than 7.5 cm in depth,
(iv) The bands shall be made of reinforced concrete only.the correct statements are?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iii) - Which one of the following statements is correct ?
A. Snow albedo falls at all wave length with the increase of grain size
B. The effect of grain size on reflection is maximum in the near-IR region
C. The effect of grain size on reflection is low in the visible region of the spectrum
D. All of these - Which one of the following statements is correct ?
A. The function of an information system is to improve one s ability to make decisions
B. The information system is the chain of operations
C. A map is a collection of stored, analysed data, its stored information is suitability used in making decisions
D. All the above - Which one of the following statements is correct ?
A. During the day, earth reflects solar radiation
B. During the day, earth reflects both solar radiations the emission from its surface
C. During the night, earth emits radiation from its surface
D. All of these - Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ?
A. A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided
B. The outlet invert level is kept 5 to 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level
C. The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm
D. The depth of tank is kept equal to its width - Pick up the correct statement from the following?
A. Frequency is the number of wave crests passing a fixed point in one second
B. Frequency of a wave is measured in Hertz (Hz)
C. Amplitude of a wave is the height of its crust from the mid-point
D. All of these - Which of the following is an example of intangible asset ?
A. Cash
B. Investment in subsidiary companies
C. Furnitures
D. Patents - Pick up the correct statement from the following ?
A. The larger the sewer in size, more will be velocity
B. The smaller the sewer in size, less will be velocity
C. The larger the sewer in size, no deposition will take place
D. The larger the sewer in size, deposition will take place - Pick up the correct statement from the following?
A. Inlets are provided on the road surface at the lowest point for draining rain water
B. Inlets are generally provided at an interval of 30 m to 60 m along straight roads
C. Inlets having horizontal openings, are called horizontal inlets
D. All the above
