Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating
Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating
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ISBN: 9781337399395
Author: Pratt, David J.
Publisher: Cengage,
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The two variables which have a significant effect on usage of masonry material and consumption of mortar in addition to block or brick size.

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The masonry work involves the construction using clay bricks, concrete blocks and bricks, clay tiles and artificial and natural stones.

The usage of masonry material and consumption of mortar is affected by block or brick size. The other variables are treatment of mortar joints and the kind of masonry bond.

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The two variables which have a significant effect on usage of masonry material and consumption of mortar in addition to block or brick size are treatment of mortar joints and the kind of masonry bond.

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