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Q: The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be
  • A. at 45° to the direction of bedding plane
  • B. at 60° to the direction of bedding plane
  • C. along the direction of bedding plane
  • D. perpendicular to the direction of bedding plane
Correct Answer: Option D - The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be perpendicular to the direction of bedding plane.
D. The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be perpendicular to the direction of bedding plane.

Explanations:

The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be perpendicular to the direction of bedding plane.