Question

According to the relations used in India between the height and the width of a door, the width of a door should be ______ times height.

(a) 0.1-0.2

(b) 0.3-0.5

(c) 0.4-0.6

(d) 0.8-1.0

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My question is based upon Size of Doors in section Doors, Windows and Ventilators of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) 0.4-0.6

The explanation is: According to the relations used in India between the height and the width of a door, it must be kept in mind that the width of a door should be 0.4-0.6 times its height. For an opening, the height is calculated from below the floor finish to the ceiling of the lintel.