Question is ⇒ A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is, Options are ⇒ (A) 0.64 m, (B) 0.96 m, (C) 1.28 m, (D) 1.5 m, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is, Options are ⇒ (A) 0.64 m, (B) 0.96 m, (C) 1.28 m, (D) 1.5 m, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A free standing brick wall 20 cm thick is subjected to a wind pressure of 75kg/m2. The maximum height of wall from stability consideration is
A.	0.64 m [Correct Answer]
B.	0.96 m [Wrong Answer]
C.	1.28 m [Wrong Answer]
D.	1.5 m [Wrong Answer]
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