Masonry

Question 1

Bonding Patterns

Answer 1

The method of laying several courses in a wall.

Question 2

Brick Joints

Answer 2

Question 3

Collar Joint

Answer 3

Thevertical mortar joint between wythes of masonry.

Question 4

Answer 4

Common Bond

Question 5

Course

Answer 5

One continuous horizontal layer of masonry.

Question 6

Answer 6

Cross Bond

Question 7

Answer 7

English Bond

Question 8

Answer 8

Flemish Bond

Question 9

Grout

Answer 9

A high-slump mixture of portland cement, aggregates and water which can be poured or pumped into cavities in concrete or masonry for the purpose of embedding reinforcing bars and/or increasing the amount of load-bearing material in a wal; specifically formulaated, mortarlike material for filling under steel baseplates and around cnnedtions in precast concrete framingl a mortar used to fill joints between ceramic or quarry tiles.

Question 10

Mortar

Answer 10

The cementitous material to hold masonry units together. It’s a mixture of cement, lime, sand and water.

Question 11

Selection of Mortar

Answer 11

Question 12

Answer 12

Stack Bond

Question 13

Answer 13

Stretcher Bond

(Running Bond)

Question 14

Wythe

Answer 14

A continous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit thickness.