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Design Of Masonry Structures MCQs

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  • 1. A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75 kg/m². The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is
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    Answer is : A
  • 2. For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be
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    Answer is : B
  • 3. Minimum thickness of stiffening wall for 1 to 3 storeys shall not be less than
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    Answer is : A
  • 4. The thickness of each leaf of a cavity wall shall not be less than
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    Answer is : B
  • 5. For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, the vertical distance between openings one above the other in a load bearing wall shall not be less than
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    Answer is : B
  • 6. For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than
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    Answer is : A
  • 7. In the case of panel wall subjected to horizontal loads at right angles to the plane of the wall, with the mortar not leaner than Ml type, tensile stress in bending in the vertical direction may be allowed to the extent of
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    Answer is : C
  • 8. 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
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    Answer is : D
  • 9. 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?
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    Answer is : A
  • 10. Assertion A : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, effective thickness of masonry will get reduced.
    Reason R : For eccentricity ratio exceeding 1/6, there will be tension on one side of the member.
    Select your answer according to the codes give below:
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    Answer is : A
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