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Q: Which of the below is not to be followed for stone masonry construction?
  • A. Header stones are dumb-bell shaped
  • B. Properly cured for 2-3 weeks
  • C. Construction to be raised uniformly
  • D. Wetted stones to be used
Correct Answer: Option A - • The header stones are not in dumb-bell shape. • IS code 1597 give the general guideline to be followed by laying the stone in stone masonry. • Properly cured for 2-3 weeks • Construction to be raised uniformly • Wetted stones to be used • Stone should be perfectly dressed. • The construction work of stone masonry should be raised uniformly. • The pressure acting on stone should be vertical.
A. • The header stones are not in dumb-bell shape. • IS code 1597 give the general guideline to be followed by laying the stone in stone masonry. • Properly cured for 2-3 weeks • Construction to be raised uniformly • Wetted stones to be used • Stone should be perfectly dressed. • The construction work of stone masonry should be raised uniformly. • The pressure acting on stone should be vertical.

Explanations:

• The header stones are not in dumb-bell shape. • IS code 1597 give the general guideline to be followed by laying the stone in stone masonry. • Properly cured for 2-3 weeks • Construction to be raised uniformly • Wetted stones to be used • Stone should be perfectly dressed. • The construction work of stone masonry should be raised uniformly. • The pressure acting on stone should be vertical.