Question

In precast concrete partitions ___________ is used for jointing.

(a) Mud mortar

(b) Lime mortar

(c) Cement mortar (1:3)

(d) Cement mortar (1:2)

I had been asked this question in an interview for job.

My query is from Types of Partitions topic in portion Cavity Walls & Partition Walls of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Cement mortar (1:3)

Easy explanation: In precast concrete partitions, generally, cement mortar (1:3) is used for jointing. Precast T-shaped or L-shaped units are used for concrete partitions and a lightweight partition is obtained.