Masonry CMU

Question 1

solid CMU is defined as

Answer 1

> 75% solid material in any general cross section

Question 2

hollow CMU is defined as

Answer 2

<75% solid material in any general cross section

Question 3

CMU is classified by

Answer 3

loadbearing/
nonloadbearing,
hollow/solid.

Question 4

actual dimensions are less the nominal dimension

Answer 4

3/8”

Question 5

CMU dimensions are based in this module

Answer 5

4”

Question 6

most common CMU size is

Answer 6

8x8x16

Question 7

CMU dimensions are referred to in this order

Answer 7

WxHxL

Question 8

if CMU is lateral load bearing

Answer 8

reinforced and grouted

Question 9

CMU is typ reinforced in this method

Answer 9

as w brick,
horizontal reinforcing,
every 16” OC.
(wire mesh strip in joint)

Question 10

CMU Equivalent Thickness:

Answer 10

Actual thickness x (% solids)

used for fire ratings.

Question 11

coping can be:

Answer 11

can be metal sheeting w drip edge,

or stone/precast w slope and drip edge.

Question 12

flashing if high parapet:

Answer 12

counter flashed w,
edge fully embedded,
in mortar joint.

Question 13

made from burned clay,
formed into hollow units,
w parallel cells.

Answer 13

Structural Clay Tiles

Question 14

Structural Clay Tiles used for

Answer 14

for loadbearing masonry walls that will be finished w other materials.

backup for exterior walls.

non loadbearing interior partitions.

Question 15

provides hard, durable, decorative finish in one unit

Answer 15

Structural Clay Tiles

Question 16

Structural Clay Tiles
S grade (select):
SS grade (select sized)

Answer 16

narrow mortar joints.

tight tolerance of face dimensions.

Question 17

Structural Clay Tiles

2 types:

Answer 17

side + end construction