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The ratio of cement mortar used in Bell and spigot joint is?

(a) 1:1

(b) 1:6

(c) 2:1

(d) 1:3

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This is a very interesting question from Joints and Shapes of Sewers and  Cleaning, Maintenance and Ventilation of Sewer topic in division Construction of Sewers, Sewer Appurtenances and Sewage Pumping of Environmental Engineering

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Right option is (a) 1:1

The explanation is: In Bell and spigot joint, the ratio of cement and mortar used is 1:1 in the space provided between bell and spigot end.

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