Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 23 (Q.No. 23)
23.
Consider the following statements :
1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.
2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage.
3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct ?
1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.
2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage.
3. Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.
Which of these statements are correct ?
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Apcivilian said:
3 years ago
I think D is the Right answer.
(1)
Rahul said:
3 years ago
Yes, option D is correct,
Cement lime mortar has more workability and water retention, and also prevents shrinkage.
Cement lime mortar has more workability and water retention, and also prevents shrinkage.
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Chhaya said:
8 years ago
I think answer D is right.
Please, anyone explain it.
Please, anyone explain it.
Basu said:
7 years ago
Yes, D is the correct option.
Abhik Majhi said:
5 years ago
A is correct. As Lime mortar is more vapour permeable. It retains less water in masonry.
Neeraj said:
5 years ago
The only disadvantage of lime mortar over cement mortar is that it sets very slowly which makes the progress of work very slow.
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