With the help of __________ arrangement, any water moving on the way that surface is diverted from the joints.(a) Saddle joint(b) Rebated joint(c) Table joint(d) Grooved jointThis question was posed to me during a job interview.The question is from Joints in Stone Masonry topic in portion Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

With the help of __________ arrangement, any water moving on the way t

1.	With the help of __________ arrangement, any water moving on the way that surface is diverted from the joints.(a) Saddle joint(b) Rebated joint(c) Table joint(d) Grooved jointThis question was posed to me during a job interview.The question is from Joints in Stone Masonry topic in portion Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (a) Saddle joint The explanation: In WATER joint or Saddle joint, the STONE is rounded off. The saddle is generally bevelled back word from the front EDGE so as to make it INCONSPICUOUS. This type of joint is provided to protect the joints of the cornice and such other weathered surfaces.