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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 5 (Q.No. 12)
12.
In arches, stratified stones are placed so that their planes are
parallel
perpendicular
radial
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Aarti said:   5 years ago
The answer is correct!

Vertical in case of cornices and in case of stonewall it is horizontal. So in arches, it is radial.
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AMIT said:   7 years ago
In my opinion, It should be parallel.

Love said:   8 years ago
Arches are in circular hence. It is radial.

Madhavan j said:   8 years ago
In arches! Stratified rockz are arranged in vertical. Stratified stones are obtained from sedimentary classification.

Hariprem said:   8 years ago
What is the meaning of stratified stones?

Gouti said:   8 years ago
Why not parallel?

Maxi said:   9 years ago
I want clear explanation, Anybody know about it?

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