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MASONRY

Masonry is considered one of the oldest professions in construction, involving the laying of individual stone, brick or concrete units bound with mortar. Mortar is a mixture of cement or lime combined with sand and water. The three main types of masonry are veneer masonry, used decoratively on other structures; solid masonry, laid without internal supports; and brick masonry, the most popular for durable wall construction.

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MASONRY

Masonry is considered one of the oldest professions in construction, involving the laying of individual stone, brick or concrete units bound with mortar. Mortar is a mixture of cement or lime combined with sand and water. The three main types of masonry are veneer masonry, used decoratively on other structures; solid masonry, laid without internal supports; and brick masonry, the most popular for durable wall construction.

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MASONRY

Masonry is considered one of the oldest


professions in the history of contruction. As
such, it is regarded as a traditional skill in high
demand. In ancient times, skilled masons
erected stone buildings and complex
engineering works although it was done slowly
and the methods changed over the centuries.
Most masonry jobs are done by hand. In the
early twentieth century, measures were taken in
developed countries to improve masonry work
Masonry
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid
in and bound together by a mortar. A mortar is a mixture of
quicklime or cement combined with sand and water. This is
used for binding together stones, bricks, marbles, granites,
limestones, concrete blocks, glass blocks, and tiles all of
which are the common materials
of masonry construction. Most
types of masonry will not require
painting, thus reducing the life
cycle cost. Most are also heat
resistant and can provide good
fire protection.
Types of Masonry
veneer solid brick
masonry masonry masonry
Veneer masonry is used for decorative purposes. This
type of masonry uses numerous pieces that are fitted
around another structure.
Solid masonry does not need any kind of supportive structure
or reinforcements. Such walls can easily be destroyed
because there are no reinforcements.This is also known as
'double brick,' 'solid brick,' or 'brick and block' construction.
Brick masonry is the most popular type and is perfect for any
kind of wall. It is durable and can withstand strong
earthquakes
True
or
False
(if false
state the
correct answer)
Mortar is the building of
structures
from individual units
laid in

TRUE FALSE
Solid masonry is
used for decorative
purposes

TRUE FALSE
masonry is the most
popular type and is
perfect for any kind
of wall.

TRUE FALSE
veneer masonry
does need any
kind of supportive
structure or
reinforcements.

TRUE FALSE
mortar is a mixture
of quicklime
cement combined
with sand and
water

TRUE FALSE
Differentiate the
three types
of masonry
Thank you for listening!

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