Question

The effective height of a wall of actual height H, partially restrained at one end and laterally restrained at the other end is __________

(a) 0.85H

(b) 0.75H

(c) 1.00H

(d) 1.50H

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Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 0.85H

The best I can explain: The effective height of a wall of actual height H, partially restrained at one end and laterally restrained at the other end is 0.85H. It includes timber below or above and roof trusses above a reinforced concrete floor.