Masonry Flashcards
Brick and CMU’s dimensions are expressed as the ______ by _______ by ________.
width
height
length
A ______ is an arrangement of masonry in a pattern to provide a desired architectural effect and/or additional structure.
bond
A ______ is a single, continuous, vertical masonry wall that is one unit thick.
wythe
Stone
______, ________ and _______ are the most common stone classifications used for construction.
Rubble
squared stone
ashlar
Stone
_______ is rough, irregular stone that is used as fill or to provide rustic appearance.
Rubble
Stone
________ stone is rough stone made of approximately square either at a quarry or at the job site.
Squared
Stone
_______ is stone cut to precise dimensions according to the prints.
Ashlar
Two-core ______ are available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” widths, 4” and 8” heights, and 16” and 18” lengths.
CMU’s
One wythe of modular _______ CMU’s laid in a stretcher position is used to form foundations or exterior walls.
12”
A ______ CMU is a concrete masonry unit used at square corners.
corner
A ______ _______ CMU is a concrete masonry unit used to make columns, piers, and pilasters.
double corner
A _______ CMU is a concrete masonry unit with an extended ear to receive a window or door jamb.
jamb
A ______ ______ CMU is a concrete masonry used to to receive a metal window unit.
metal sash
A _______ CMU is a concrete masonry unit with a portion of its shell removed to receive header courses of brick or stone to secure the wall together.
header
A _______ CMU is a concrete masonry unit installed over openings to make bond beams.
lintel
