Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
The voids in CMU’s are called
A
cells
2
Q
The nominal length of a typical CMU is
A
16 in
3
Q
A typical CMU has
A
three webs
4
Q
Which of the following CMU shapes has a rounded corner?
A
Bullnose unit
5
Q
Which of the following CMU shapes has a U-shaped profile in its vertical cross section?
A
Lintel unit
6
Q
The primary purpose of joint reinforcement in a CMU wall is to
A
absorb the tensile stress in the wall caused by the shrinkage of units
7
Q
Masonry grout has a slump of approximatley
A
none of the above
8
Q
In general terms, which of the following stones is condered most durable
A
Granite
9
Q
Which of the following stones is generally more vulnarable to disntegration by an acidic atmosphere?
A
Marble
