Question

According to the recommendations of IS 13920: 1993, the thickness of any part of the wall should not be less than __________

(a) 50 mm

(b) 100 mm

(c) 150 mm

(d) 200 mm

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) 150 mm

To explain I would say: According to the recommendations of IS 13920: 1993, the thickness of any part of the wall should not be less than 150 mm. The requirements of this section apply to the shear walls that are a part of the lateral force-resisting system of the structure.