Ch.8

Question 1

________ is one of the oldest and simplest building materials , it’s used date back thousands of years?

Answer 1

Masonry

Question 2

The primary benefit of masonry components is their durability and inherent resistance to?

Answer 2

Weather
Fire
Insects

Question 3

Compressive strength of brick ?

Answer 3

2000-20,000 psi

Question 4

Compressive strength of Granite ?

Answer 4

15,600 to 30,800psi

Question 5

Compressive strength of limestone ?

Answer 5

2600 to 21,000psi

Question 6

Compressive strength of sandstone?

Answer 6

4000 to 28000 psi

Question 7

____________ consists of rock pieces that have been removed from a quarry and cut to the size and shape desired?

Answer 7

Stone masonry

Question 8

Bricks are produced from a variety of locally available _____ and ______?

Answer 8

Clays and shales

Question 9

For most brick sizes , three courses (horizontal layers) or brick plus the intervening mortar joints equals a height of ____ inches?

Answer 9

8 inches

Question 10

Bricks are fired in a kiln at a temperature as high as _______?

Answer 10

2400 degrees

Question 11

Brick firing process takes ___ to ___ hours?

Answer 11

40 to 150 hours

Question 12

Hollow concrete blocks are produced in a number of sizes and shapes , the most common is the __x__x__ inch block?

Answer 12

8x8x16 inch block

Question 13

Fired clay tile known as _____________ was once popular for decorative effects and may still be found in older buildings ?

Answer 13

Structural terra cotta

Question 14

Most mortar is produced from a mixture of ___________, ___________, ________ and water?

Answer 14

Portland cement
Hydrated lime
Sand

Question 15

Walls constructed with fire rated concrete masonry units or bricks can have a fire resistance rating of __ to __ hours or more?

Answer 15

2 to 4 hours

Question 16

Single vertical column of masonry units in a wall, usually brick or concrete block?

Answer 16

Wythe

Question 17

The simplest brick wall consists of a single _______?

Answer 17

Wythe

Question 18

Non reinforced masonry walls are usually limited to a maximum height of ____ stories?

Answer 18

6 stories

Question 19

Strategic brick and block placement is used for __________ and appearance?

Answer 19

Strength

Question 20

A_______ has bricks placed end to end ?

Answer 20

Stretcher course

Question 21

A __________ has bricks placed vertically on end?

Answer 21

Soldier course

Question 22

A _______ has bricks placed with the end facing out?

Answer 22

Header course

Question 23

Horizontal layer of individual masonry units ?

Answer 23

Course

Question 24

Load bearing masonry walls may be constructed to a height of ____ stories or more with a wall thickness of only 12 inches when using reinforced masonry?

Answer 24

10 stories

Question 25

A __________ wall is an exterior brick wall constructed with a vertical cavity between the exterior Wythe and the interior Wythe , prevents water seepage through mortar joints ?

Answer 25

Cavity wall

Question 26

In many applications such as residential and small commercial buildings , wood joists or beams simply rest on the masonry wall in an indent ion known as a _____________?

Answer 26

Beam pocket

Question 27

The end of a wood joist or beam will be cut at a slight angle known as a _____________?

Answer 27

Fire cut

Question 28

Masonry over an opening is supported by the use of a _______, _______ or _______ ?

Answer 28

Lintel Arch Corbel

Question 29

___________ are the most common method of supporting loads over openings in masonry walls, followed by arches ?

Answer 29

Lintels

Question 30

_________ is used to improve the aesthetics of an arch?

Answer 30

Corbelling

Question 31

A ________ is an extension of masonry or steel wall That projects above a roof 1 foot or more?

Answer 31

Parapet

Question 32

Concealed space near the eave of a building , usually overhanging the area adjacent to exterior walls?

Answer 32

Cornice

Question 33

Fascia added to some buildings with flat roofs to create the appearance of a mansard roof?

Answer 33

Facade

Question 34

The tie rod usually has a ___________ to adjust the tension in the rod?

Answer 34

Turnbuckle

Question 35

_____________ can take several forms , and are usually easily visible on the outside of a building , some can be in the shape of a star?

Answer 35

Bearing plates