The basic stress in masonry units having height to width ratio of 1.5 – McqOptions

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1.	The basic stress in masonry units having height to width ratio of 1.5 may be increased by a factor of
A.	1.2
B.	1.4
C.	1.6
D.	2.0
Answer» D. 2.0

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