Question is ⇒ For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than, Options are ⇒ (A) Vt x height of shorter opening, (B) Vt x height of longer opening, (C) Ax height of shorter opening, (D) Vi x height of longer opening, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than, Options are ⇒ (A) Vt x height of shorter opening, (B) Vt x height of longer opening, (C) Ax height of shorter opening, (D) Vi x height of longer opening, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	For earthquake resistant masonry buildings, where seismic coefficient is less than 0.08, the horizontal distance between two openings shall not be less than
A.	Vt x height of shorter opening [Correct Answer]
B.	Vt x height of longer opening [Wrong Answer]
C.	Ax height of shorter opening [Wrong Answer]
D.	Vi x height of longer opening [Wrong Answer]
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