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___________ masonry gives high basic compressive stress.(a) Rubble(b) Stone(c) Brick(d) AshlarI have been asked this question in quiz.This interesting question is from Load Bearing Walls in portion Load Bearing Walls of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct option is (d) Ashlar

For explanation: The BASIC compressive stress is dependent on various factors like crushing strength of BRICKS, shape, and size of units, type of MORTAR used, ETC. Ashlar masonry gives high values of basic compressive stress while coursed stone masonry gives LOW values.



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