Masonry

Question 1

The concrete blocks are nominally 8x8x16, but what are they really?

Answer 1

7 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 15 5/8

This is to allow a 3/8 mortar joint

Question 2

The desirable properties of mortar are…

Answer 2

Elasticity, water retentivity, and strength/durability

Question 3

Types of mortar are…

Answer 3

M, S, O, N, K

Question 4

What sized gap must be left for the closure block?

Answer 4

16.5 “ gab must be left

Question 5

What is a modular coordination?

Answer 5

When the design, components, and building material all conform to a dimensional standard based on a modular system

Question 6

What is a modular measure?

Answer 6

System of dimensional standards for buildings, building components that permit field assembly without cutting

Question 7

Planning saves…

Answer 7

Considerable time, labor, and material

Question 8

What is the masonry equation?

Answer 8

LF’ x Ht’ x # of structures x 1.125= Total # of blocks

(Number from above x 3)/100= bags masonry cement

Bags masonry cement/ 8 = tons of sand

Bags masonry cement x 8= gals of water