Masonry

Question 1

Most unreliable squaring method

Answer 1

Carpenter square

Question 2

Building site considerations

Answer 2

Drainage, slope, soil stabilization, tactical emplacement and commander desires

Question 3

What are the different types of mortar

Answer 3

M, S, O, and N

Question 4

Desirable properties for mortar

Answer 4

Plasticity, water retentivity, strength and durability

Question 5

Concrete block specifications cmu (concrete masonry unit)

Answer 5

Weight- 35to 45lbs
Real dimensions-
7 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 15 5/8

Question 6

Mixing accelerator

Answer 6

Calcium chloride

Question 7

Two different types of cement

Answer 7

Portland and masonry cement

Question 8

What cement is most commonly used among the military

Answer 8

Portland cement

Question 9

Portland cement comes in bags that weigh how much

Answer 9

94lbs

Question 10

Different types of concrete are

Answer 10

Reinforced, prestressed, precast, and lightweight

Question 11

What is the hand mixing sequence

Answer 11

3gravel 2sand 1cement
321
1 man can mix 1 cu yard per hour

Question 12

What must be done to the sub grade during concrete prep

Answer 12

It must be moistened at least 6 inches

Question 13

Forms must be

Answer 13

Tight rigid and strong

Question 14

Concrete must cure around what temp

Answer 14

70•

Question 15

What is the Most accurate squaring method

Answer 15

Diagonal

Question 16

Min distance to install closure block

Answer 16

16 1/2 inches

Question 17

Does concrete have good tensile strength

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What is the most important part of a form

Answer 18

The yolk