Question

Masonry bearing walls should not be built of height greater than _________ subject to a maximum of four storeys when measured from the mean ground level to the ride level during the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings.

(a) 15 metres

(b) 30 metres

(c) 60 metres

(d) 75 metres

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Earthquake Resistant topic in division Earthquake Resistant Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) 15 metres

The explanation: Masonry bearing walls should not be built of height greater than 15 metres subject to a maximum of four storeys when measured from the mean ground level to the ride level during the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings. As far as possible, the bearing walls should be symmetrical in the plan in both the directions.