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In _______ type of construction, the stones of irregular sizes are used.(a) Rubble masonry(b) Ashlar masonry(c) Brick masonry(d) Granite masonryI got this question in an internship interview.Question is from Classification of Stone Masonry in portion Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

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Right answer is (a) RUBBLE masonry

For explanation I would say: In Rubble masonry, the stones, as obtained from quarry, are TAKEN in use in the same form or they are broken and shaped in suitable sizes by means of hammer as the work PROCEEDS. The strength of rubble masonry mainly depends on the quality of mortar and the use of long through Stone at frequent INTERVALS.


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