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In stone composite masonry, ashlar masonry is used in backing of the wall while rubble masonry is used in the facing.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My enquiry is from Stone Composite Masonry topic in chapter Composite Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

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Right option is (b) False

The best explanation: Composite stone masonry is a combination of ashlar masonry and RUBBLE masonry. Rubble masonry is COMPOSED of irregular SHAPED stones, while ashlar masonry CONSISTS of REGULAR shaped stones and gives a smooth and pleasant appearance. Hence, rubble masonry is used in the backing of the wall while ashlar masonry is used in the facing.



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