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Masonry Level 1 Module 1 -AnsweredA brick positioned to bond two wythes of masonry is a ___________. - ANSWER-
Header
A continuous section of masonry wall, one masonry unit in thickness, or that part of a
wall that is one masonry unit in thickness. - ANSWER-Wythe
A legitimate cause of absenteeism is _____________. - ANSWER-Illness
A mason who is a free agent who can work for any contractor is called a(n)
______________. - ANSWER-Journeyman
A mixture of portland cement, lime, and water, with or without fine aggregate, with a
high-enough water content that it can be poured into spaces between masonry units
and voids in a wall. - ANSWER-Grout
A mixture of portland cement, lime, fine aggregate, and water, plastic or stiff enough to
hold its shape between masonry units. - ANSWER-Mortar
A person who assembles masonry units by hand, using mortar, dry sticking, or
mechanical connectors. - ANSWER-Mason
A row of mortar placed into a bed joints is called. - ANSWER-Spread
A small opening in mortar joints or faces to allow the escape of moisture. - ANSWER-
Weephole
A squared or rectangular cut stone masonry unit; or, a flat-faced surface having sawed
or dressed bed and joint surfaces. - ANSWER-Ashlar
A vertical joint between two masonry units. - ANSWER-Head joint
A wall that bears weight in addition to its own. - ANSWER-Structural
A wall that does not bear weight other than its own. - ANSWER-Nonstructural
adhesion means the ability of mortar to _____. - ANSWER-Stick to a surface
After lacing the unit, cut away excess mortar with your trowel and put it back in the pan,
or use it to butter the next joint. - ANSWER-
American Society for Testing and Materials international - The publisher of masonry
standards - ANSWER-ASTM
, An individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards or working
conditions that are hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees, and who has
authorization to take a prompt, corrective measures to eliminate or control these
hazards and conditions. - ANSWER-Competent person
Any building block made made of brick, cement, ashlar, clay, adobe, rubble, glass, tile,
or any other material that can be assembled into a structural unit. - ANSWER-Masonry
unit
Apprentices are trained and supervised by _____________. - ANSWER-the US
Department of Labor
Ashlar stone ________________. - ANSWER-has smooth bedding surfaces
Before using a wheelbarrow to transport mortar to the work site, you should
________________. - ANSWER-wet the inside surface of the wheelbarrow
Being a team player involves communicating clearly, keeping an eye out for potential
problems, and _________. - ANSWER-Sharing information
Brick that has holes extending through it to reduce weight. - ANSWER-Cored
Brick that has no holes extending through it. - ANSWER-Uncored
Cement-lime mortar is a type of mortar in which ____________________. - ANSWER-
all the ingredients (cement, sand, lime, and water) are often mixed on the job site
Chemical or mixture other than water, cement, or aggregate added to mortar
immediately before or during mixing to change its setting time or curing time; to reduce
water; or to change the overall properties of mortar. - ANSWER-Admixture
Concrete Masonry Unit - Hollow or solid block made from portland cement and
aggregates. - ANSWER-CMU
Concrete masonry units are usually cured by using ____________. - ANSWER-Live
steam
concrete units are classified according to their _______. - ANSWER-Intended use, size,
and appearance
Don't move a unit once it's placed, leveled, plumbed, and aligned. - ANSWER-
Drainage openings in masonry walls are called ________. - ANSWER-Weepholes
Filling fresh mortar into cutout or defective joints in masonry. - ANSWER-Tuckpointing
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