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Q: The horizontal member of a stone, brick, wood, steel or reinforced concrete, used to support the masonry and the super imposed load above an opening is
  • A. sill
  • B. lintel
  • C. plinth
  • D. perpend
Correct Answer: Option B - The horizontal member of a stone, brick, wood, steel or reinforced concrete, used to support the masonry and the super imposed load above an opening is lintel. Perpend– It is a vertical joint on the face of a wall directly over vertical joints in alternate course. Sill:- Horizontal structure at bottom of window which support and wall window in place Plinth :-Rectangular block of beams interconnected and supporting column usual height of plinth above ground level 350-450 mm
B. The horizontal member of a stone, brick, wood, steel or reinforced concrete, used to support the masonry and the super imposed load above an opening is lintel. Perpend– It is a vertical joint on the face of a wall directly over vertical joints in alternate course. Sill:- Horizontal structure at bottom of window which support and wall window in place Plinth :-Rectangular block of beams interconnected and supporting column usual height of plinth above ground level 350-450 mm

Explanations:

The horizontal member of a stone, brick, wood, steel or reinforced concrete, used to support the masonry and the super imposed load above an opening is lintel. Perpend– It is a vertical joint on the face of a wall directly over vertical joints in alternate course. Sill:- Horizontal structure at bottom of window which support and wall window in place Plinth :-Rectangular block of beams interconnected and supporting column usual height of plinth above ground level 350-450 mm