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Q: What is the advantages of using bricks instead of stones in masonry?
  • A. Bricks are heavier than stones
  • B. Bricks have better fire and weather resistance
  • C. Bricks are more expensive than stones
  • D. Bricks are only available in certain regions
Correct Answer: Option B - Brick work is cheaper at places where stones are not available. • Generally brick masonry can be constructed with less skilled masons. • Bricks are easy to handle, no special lifting equipment is required. • Brick masonry can be constructed in any type of mortar. • The dead load of brick is much less. • Bricks masonry have better fire and weather resistance than stone masonry.
B. Brick work is cheaper at places where stones are not available. • Generally brick masonry can be constructed with less skilled masons. • Bricks are easy to handle, no special lifting equipment is required. • Brick masonry can be constructed in any type of mortar. • The dead load of brick is much less. • Bricks masonry have better fire and weather resistance than stone masonry.

Explanations:

Brick work is cheaper at places where stones are not available. • Generally brick masonry can be constructed with less skilled masons. • Bricks are easy to handle, no special lifting equipment is required. • Brick masonry can be constructed in any type of mortar. • The dead load of brick is much less. • Bricks masonry have better fire and weather resistance than stone masonry.