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Q: In stone masonry, the stones are placed in position such that the natural bedding plane is ...................
  • A. Normal to the direction of pressure they carry
  • B. Parallel the direction of pressure they carry
  • C. At 45⁰ to the direction of pressure they carry
  • D. At 60⁰ to the direction of pressure they carry
Correct Answer: Option A - Stone masonry is used for the construction of walls, columns, lintel, arches beam etc. of a building. • All stones should be laid on their natural beds. • No tension stresses should be allowed to develop in the masonary. • Proper bonds should be maintained, formation if vertical joints should be avoided.
A. Stone masonry is used for the construction of walls, columns, lintel, arches beam etc. of a building. • All stones should be laid on their natural beds. • No tension stresses should be allowed to develop in the masonary. • Proper bonds should be maintained, formation if vertical joints should be avoided.

Explanations:

Stone masonry is used for the construction of walls, columns, lintel, arches beam etc. of a building. • All stones should be laid on their natural beds. • No tension stresses should be allowed to develop in the masonary. • Proper bonds should be maintained, formation if vertical joints should be avoided.