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Masonry 2 Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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Masonry 2 Exam Questions andAnswers 2024
A chimney will not draw properly in the_____is too small - ANSWER-Flue
A fireplace should have a foundation that is_____the foundation of the structure -
ANSWER-Independent of
A footing designed to run completely around the perimeter of a structure is called a___ -
ANSWER-Continuous footing
A footing that bears the load of a free standing column is an___ - ANSWER-Isolated
footing
A foundation made with reinforced walls and floor cast as a single unit is known as a___
- ANSWER-Raft foundation
A good rule of thumb for a standard brick wall is one bag of masonry cement for
every___ - ANSWER-125 to 150 bricks
A grouted, reinforced horizontal or vertical collection of masonry units is known as a___
- ANSWER-Bond beam.
A lintel that can be built in place is a___ - ANSWER-Continuous lintel.
A list of all the symbols used on a drawing set is usually contained in the___ -
ANSWER-Legend
A mason can check that there is no mortar protruding inside a cavity that is to be
grouted by looking in the___ - ANSWER-Cleanout openings
A mechanical vibrator should be used to consolidate a lift over___ - ANSWER-12
inches
A patio will only be as stable as the_____underneath it. - ANSWER-Subgrade
A single layer of brick pavers can be supported by a______inch thick stepped bar
reinforced with wire mesh. - ANSWER-Four
A single wythe block wall to be grouted should be built to a height of no more than___ -
ANSWER-5 feet
A steel lintel should be set back from the face of the wall to allow room for___ -
ANSWER-A mortar joint.
, A support over a doorway is known as a___ - ANSWER-Lintel
A two story house will have_____floor plans on the working drawing - ANSWER-Two
After it is poured, grout is vibrated or rodded to___ - ANSWER-Be sure no voids remain.
After they are laid, concrete pavers should be tapped into place with a___ - ANSWER-
Rubber mallet
Architectural drawings that are used on the job site ate often called - ANSWER-Prints
Architectural terms___ - ANSWER-Identify specific objects and materials
Before pouring a cavity wall, the mortar should harden for___ - ANSWER-3 days.
Bolt cutters can be used to cut rebar up to size___ - ANSWER-4.
Bricks for sills are usually laid___ - ANSWER-Rowlock style
Changes in the drawing set that are made after the contract has been signed are
called___ - ANSWER-Revisions
Continuous horizontal joint reinforcement is made of_____ steel to prevent corrosion. -
ANSWER-Galvanized
Continuous horizontal tie should overlap by at least_____to provide good load transfer.
- ANSWER-6 inches
Excess mortar in a cavity wall will___ - ANSWER-Keep grout from properly bonding.
Exterior brick paving must have good_____drainage to prevent efflorescence, stains
and mold. - ANSWER-Drainage
Fine grout is typically used to fill cavities that are smaller than___ - ANSWER-2 inches
For brick masonry, a lintel must extend a minimum of___ - ANSWER-4 inches on each
side.
For flights of step less than_____inches high, make each riser 7 1/2 inches or less -
ANSWER-30
For patios and sidewalks, _____is used to prevent horizontal movement of mortarless
pavers - ANSWER-A retaining edge
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