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12 Cards in this Set
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the hardness of brick depends on the: |
soil used it its composition |
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which of the following statements regarding concrete blocks is MOST accurate? |
Hollow concrete blocks can be filled with material to add strength to a wall. |
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the most commonly used concrete block is the: |
hollow concrete block |
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which of the following is a characteristic of masonry construction? |
High compressive strength |
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the PRIMARY function of mortar is to: |
Bond the masonry units into a solid mass |
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which of the following statements regarding mortar is MOST accurate? |
Master streams used during a fire can weaken mortar. |
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the minimum thickness of a masonry supporting wall is ___inches(mm) |
6 inches (150 mm) |
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a vertical layer of bricks made by laying horizontal layers of bricks on top of each other is known as a: |
Wythe |
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which of the following statements regarding non reinforced masonry walls is MOST accurate? |
Horizontal bonding between wythes can be accomplished using corrosion-resistant metal ties. |
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when bricks used to construct a masonry wall are placed vertically on end they create a ____course. |
soldier course |
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which of the following statements regarding lintels is MOST accurate?
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lintels are used over openings in masonry walls because the mortar joints provide little tensile strengths. |
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which of the following statements regarding parapets is MOST accurate? |
artificial parapets may be indistinguishable from masonry parapets. |