Which of the following term is used to indicate the art of building the structures in stones?

Bond

Brick

Masonry

Mortar

Correct Answer : Masonry

Explanation : The term Masonry is used to indicate the art of building the structures in either stone or bricks. The formal type is called the stone masonry and the latter type is called the brick masonry.

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The proportions of charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur in gun powder by weight, are respectively :

75, 10, 15

10, 15, 75

15, 75, 10

10, 75, 15.

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 15, 75, 10

A 1st class brick immersed in water for 24 hours, should not absorb water (by weight) more than ____

10%

15%

20%

25%

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 20%

According to IS 399-1963, the weight of the timber is specified at ______

12% moisture content

14% moisture content

8% moisture content

10% moisture content

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 12% moisture content

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