Question is ⇒ For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?, Options are ⇒ (A) providing buttresses at certain intervals, (B) providing a deeper foundation, (C) using a richer mortar, (D) using stronger bricks, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?, Options are ⇒ (A) providing buttresses at certain intervals, (B) providing a deeper foundation, (C) using a richer mortar, (D) using stronger bricks, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	For strengthening a 50 m long and 5 m high straight compound wall built in brick work, which one of the following would be most suitable?
A.	providing buttresses at certain intervals [Correct Answer]
B.	providing a deeper foundation [Wrong Answer]
C.	using a richer mortar [Wrong Answer]
D.	using stronger bricks [Wrong Answer]
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