The stone masonry construction is superior to brick masonry construction under which of the following circumstances? 1. Stone masonry construction can be developed aesthetically more sound than brickwork 2. Stone masonry is more watertight than brick masonry, because of the fact that bricks absorb moistures from the atmosphere 3. For public buildings and monumental structures, stone masonry provides a solid appearance and is found to be more useful than brick masonry Select the correct answer.
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Solution
Concept
Advantages of stone masonry
Step-by-step solution
1. Stone can be dressed to give a better appearance (statement 1). 2. Stone is less absorptive, so stone masonry is more resistant to moisture (statement 2). 3. Stone masonry gives a solid, monumental appearance for public buildings (statement 3).
Explanation
All three statements list accepted advantages of stone masonry over brick masonry.
Why the other options are wrong
Options leaving out one of the statements are incomplete.
Shortcut
Stone: appearance, low absorption, monumental.
Common mistake
Rejecting statement 2.
Correct answer: D) 1, 2 and 3