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______ type of ashlar masonry occupies an intermediate position between the rubble masonry and ashlar masonry.(a) Ashlar Chamfered masonry(b) Ashlar facing masonry(c) Ashlar block-in-course masonry(d) Ashlar rough tooled masonryThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Query is from Classification of Stone Masonry topic in division Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct choice is (c) Ashlar block-in-course masonry

For explanation: In Ashlar block-in-course masonry, the FACES of the stones are generally hammer dressed and the thickness of mortar joints does not exceed 6 mm. These type of CONSTRUCTION is used for HEAVY Engineering Works such as a retaining walls, sea walls, etc. and in some cases is MAY be also ADOPTED for public buildings.



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