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__________ arches can be constructed in rubble masonry or ashlar masonry.(a) Stone arches(b) Wooden arches(c) Brick arches(d) Concrete archesThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.Origin of the question is Types of Arches topic in portion Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct answer is (a) Stone arches

For EXPLANATION I would say: The rubble masonry ARCH is comparatively WEAK and HENCE it is used for INFERIOR type of work. The span of rubble masonry stone arches is limited to about 1 m or so.



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