Question

In ________ joint, a hole is cut into each stone and loose dowels l, which are small pieces of hard stone, Slate, gunmetal, brass, bronze or copper, are inserted and secured with the cement.

(a) Cramped joint

(b) Plugged joint

(c) Dowelled joint

(d) Table joint

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(c) Dowelled joint

In a dowelled joint, a hole is cut into each stone, and loose dowels (small pieces of hard stone, slate, gunmetal, brass, bronze, or copper) are inserted and secured with cement. This type of joint is commonly used in stone masonry to improve the strength and stability of the connection between stones.