Chapter 8 Flashcards
Mortar is available in five basic types with compressive strength ranging from?
75 to 2500 psi
Most commonly used Seamit, consisting chiefly of calcium and aluminum silicate. It is mixed with water to form water, a paste that hardens, and is therefore known as hydraulic cement
Portland cement
Most mortar is produced from a mixture of?
Portland cement, hydrated lime, sand and water
The primary benefit of masonry components is their durability and?
Inherent resistance to weather, fire, and insects
Drawbacks to masonry construction include?
Long-term deterioration of mortar joints in the labor-intensiveNess of laying individual units by hand
The fire resistance of a masonry wall depends on the?
Type of masonry units used in the thickness of the wall
Flat horizontal or vertical board located at the outer face of a cornice. Brought a flat surface over a storefront or below the cornice
Fascia
Concealed spaces near the eve of the building. Usually overhanging the area adjacent to exterior walls
Cornice
Fascia added to some buildings with flat roofs to create the appearance of a mansard roof.
Façade
Also known as faults roof or fascia
Facade
Bracket or ledge made of stone, wood, brick or other building material projecting from the face of a wall or column used to support a beam, cornice, or arch
Corbel
Use of a Corabell to provide additional support for an arch
Corbelling
The reinforcement of masonry walls can take other forms and can include architectural features such as:
Buttresses. Flying Buttresses Pilasters
Structure projecting from a wall, designed to receive lateral pressure action at a particular point
Buttress
Rectangular masonry pillar that extends from the face of a wall to provide additional support for the wall
Pilaster
