Question

In long wall-short wall method, the length of the long wall is calculated after the addition of _________ to its centre line length at each end.

(a) Breadth

(b) Half breadth

(c) Height

(d) Half-height

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Question is taken from Estimation and Costing topic in division Rate Analysis, Estimation and Costing of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Half breadth

Explanation: The length of the long wall in long wall-short wall method is determined after adding half breadth to its centre line length at each end. While the length of the short wall is determined by subtracting half breadth at each end from its centre line length.