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Identify the type of stone masonry.(a) Ashlar facing masonry(b) Ashlar fine masonry(c) Ashlar Chamfered masonry(d) Ashlar block masonryThis question was addressed to me in quiz.My doubt stems from Classification of Stone Masonry in division Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct choice is (b) Ashlar fine masonry

Explanation: In Ashlar fine masonry, the beds, sides and faces are finely CHISELED dressed. The stones are ARRANGED in proper Bond and the thickness of MORTAR JOINT does not exceed 3 mm. This type of construction gives perfectly SMOOTH appearance, but it is costly in construction.



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