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The proportions of lime and sand in the mortar normally used in brick construction are
A 1 : 2
B 1 : 4
C 1 : 6
D 1 : 8
The normal curing period for lime mortar, is:
A 1 day
B 3 days
C 7 days
D 10 days
The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called
A Cement mortar
B Lime mortar
C Fire resistant mortar
D Gauged mortar
For brick construction, the lime-sand mortar, is
A 1 : 1
B 1 : 2
C 1 : 3
D 1 : 4
Quick lime (or caustic lime)
A Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone
B Has great affinity to moisture
C Is amorphous
D All the above
For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of
A 1 : 2
B 1 : 3
C 1 : 4
D 1 : 6
Lime concrete is generally used for
A Wall foundations
B Flooring at ground level
C Both (A) and (B)
D Neither (A) nor (B)
For masonry work with solid bricks, consistency of mortar should be
A 5 to 8 cm
B 9 to 13 cm
C 14 to 18 cm
D 19 to 23 cm
For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be
A 1 : 2
B 1 : 3
C 1 : 4
D 1 : 6
The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A 50 N/cm2
B 100 N/cm2
C 150 N/cm2
D 200 N/cm2

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