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Q: The ratio of cement-sand mortar preferred in Load bearing wall construction is ___.
  • A. 1 : 2
  • B. 1 : 6
  • C. 1 : 8
  • D. 1 : 12
Correct Answer: Option B - The ration of cement-sand mortar preferred in Load bearing wall construction is 1 : 6. • As per IS 1905, slenderness ratio of masonry wall. For load bearing walls, λ = 27 For non-load bearing walls, λ = 30
B. The ration of cement-sand mortar preferred in Load bearing wall construction is 1 : 6. • As per IS 1905, slenderness ratio of masonry wall. For load bearing walls, λ = 27 For non-load bearing walls, λ = 30

Explanations:

The ration of cement-sand mortar preferred in Load bearing wall construction is 1 : 6. • As per IS 1905, slenderness ratio of masonry wall. For load bearing walls, λ = 27 For non-load bearing walls, λ = 30