How are special brick courses such as soldier and brick-on-edge courses dealt with in a masonry takeoff?

Q: How are scaffolding and hoisting operations accounted for in a masonry work estimate?

A: Masonry work are estimated in following area as; (a) Facing. (b) Backing to facings. (c) Walls and…

Q: What is the difference between rubble and ashlar stone used for wall construction?

A: Rubble is broken stone and  naturally found rubble in the soil is known also as 'brash'  (1)…

Q: Define the types of reinforcements used in prestressing ?

A: IS 456-2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice is an Indian Standard code . Any…

Q: What are various tests for checking brick quality?

A: The five most common tests for brick quality are namely: Dimension test Water absorption test…

Q: What are the two basic methods of protecting exterior joints?

A: Expansion joints are generally provided on the walls which are subjected to contraction and…

Q: Name the various brick positions and bond patterns used in masonry wall construction?

A: 1) Shiner Bond2) Rowlock Bond3) Sailor Bond4) Soldier Bond

Q: Explain about those forces which acting on retaining wall?

A: Solution: Retaining wall forces:

Q: A solid masonry unit has what percentage of voids? O a. 25

A: ANSWER: a) <25

Q: A 10-foot high by 75-foot long wall will be faced with standard size brick 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8…

A: Wall is a structural member which has many uses such as It act as a partition for rooms It act as a…

Q: Define the reinforcements are used in the process of prestressing?

A: Prestressed concrete is a structural material that allows for predetermined, engineering stresses to…

Q: What is the minimum thickness for a residential slab?

A: A concrete slab is normally used for the floor system of industrial or residential structures. It…

Q: Define the functions of slip joints in blockwork seawalls?

A: The slip joints are the joints which are formed at a vertical plane. These joints are used as they…

Q: Identify how openings are spanned in masonry walls?

A: Spanning of openings: Openings for doors , windows and access openings must be bridged over by some…

Q: Describe about the typical Foundation Wall Problems and Related Causes? In detail.

A: Some typical foundation wall problems are given as, Horizontal failure: The first sign of…

Q: Describe the usual method of calculating quantities of bricks or blocks in a masonry takeoff.

A: The brick or block masonry is placing the brick or block in layers at the required pattern with…

Q: What is Representative types of gravity walls? Explain about these walls.

A: Representative sorts of gravity walls are referred to as Retaining walls. Retaining wall may be a…

Q: ind the number of 7 1/2" risers required for a flight of terrazzo steps that is 4' 4 1/2"

A: Height of flight of terrazzo steps = 4' 4 1/2" = 4x12 +4.5 = 52.5 " Height of Riser = 7 1/2" = 7.5"

Q: A type of bond in a brick masonry consisting of alternate course of headers and stretchers, is…

A: English bond has alternate course of stretcher and header Flemish bond have  header and stretcher in…

Q: Why are control and expansion joints required in masonry walls?

A: Control joints- In masonry walls, these joints are vertical weak planes built intentionally or cut…

Q: State the standard brick size adopted by the Common Brick Manufacturers Association.

A: Answer Brick size has Different Categories 1) Modular 2) Standard 3) Jumbo modular 4) Jumbo Standard…

Q: What substrates can be used when constructing a terrazzo floor?

A: Terrazzo is defined as a composite material that is used in making floors and walls. There are…

Q: How are masonry units supported over openings in a wall?

A: With the help of lintel the masonry units are supported over the wall opening. The formation of…

Q: What substrate should be used under brick floors that will be subject to heavy use?

A: Brick floors are usually laid over a bed of sand with no mortar between them.

Q: Describe the process used to lay brick and concrete masonry units?

A: The process is below:

Q: Defined and explain the procedures in plastering the masonry surface of a wall.

A: Plaster is defined as a thin layer of the mortar which was applied over the masonry surface and it…

Q: Illustrate the elevation and vertical section of the following brick masonry walls with labels and…

A: Bond in brickwork is organised arrangements of bricks or other construction units composing a wall…

Q: Q3/ List four points of the Engineering Properties for the Bricks?

A: Brick is one of the oldest materials used in engineering construction work. It mainly used in…

Q: which type of wall brick layout is stronger and why ?

A: The English bond is considered the strongest bond in the brickwork and it is most widely used in…

Q: Whats the vernacular term or Filipino term for brick

A: The vernacular term or Filipino term for bricks  is Ladrilyo.

Q: In each photo the concrete footings A were poured when the column was already in place. Later the…

A: Concept: Square footing The square footing is the default footing because, considering the "normal"…

Q: Describe the single wall core barrel.

A: Core barrels are the devices used for the collection of the core of the rocks drilled. These are…

Q: abutment and foundation seepage

A: Firstly the term Abutment means the substructure which are located at the ends of the bridge span or…

Q: Explain what are the Recommended Design Criteria for Gravity Walls?

A: Gravity walls or gravity retaining walls acquire stability by their self-weight. They are massive…

Q: What are the advantage of the Gabion Retaining Walls?

A: Gabion refers to a welded wire cage or a box filled up with the materials like concrete, stone,…

Q: What is a queen closet brick

A: Queen closet brick:      The brakes of the bricks are cut along the length for making two equal…