Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The ratio of the allowable stress in bending to that in compression in masonry is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.33
B
1.25
C
1.50
D
2.00
Correct Answer
A. 1.33
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Allowable bending compressive stress in masonry is generally higher than direct compressive stress; the usual ratio is about 1.33
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