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City Masonry - Masonry terms Category: Architecture and Buildings > Masonry Date & country: 24/09/2013, UK Words: 46

texture
the arrangement of particles in masonry materials which accounts for the brick

Tyndall stone
limestone from the Tyndall, MB area.

veneered wall
a masonry wall with a facing which is attached, but not bonded, to the backing to act as a load-bearing wall.

solid masonry wall
a wall built of masonry units laid with full mortar joints between them and with no type of framing present.

specifications
the detailed written description of the work to be accomplished in a building. Specifications accompany the plans and describe such things as quality of materials used, workmanship, and method of construction.

standard brick
the brick most often used in masonry, with nominal dimensions of 8

rock face block
a concrete block made in a mold which resembles a stone wall.

portland cement
the fine, grayish powder formed by burning limestone, clay, or shale and then grinding the resulting clinkers. The result is a cement which hardens under water and which is used as a base for all mortar. Portland cement is a grade of cement, not a brand.

ready-mix concrete
a concrete that has already been mixed and is delivered to the job in drum-type concrete trucks

reinforced masonry
a type of masonry work consisting of 2 tiers of masonry units with reinforcements of steel and grout in the centre for extra strength.

masonry
a material such as concrete block, bricks, or stone bonded together with mortar to form a wall or structure.

natural stone
material which is obtained in its natural state (ie) Fieldstone, or Quarry stone.

parging
the application of a thin coat of mortar to the back of a wall to waterproof the wall.

pilaster
a wall portion projecting from wall faces and serving as a vertical column and/or beam.

load bearing
the term referring to a wall or other masonry work which supports a load.

halfback
concrete block that has the insides of two cells cut out.

hard brick
a brick with a very dense composition and very low water absorption rate.

journeyman
a skilled worker who has served as an apprentice in a trade or profession and is now fully recognized as competent in that trade.

keystone
the wedge-shaped piece (stone or brick) at the top centre of an arch which locks together the other pieces that form the arch ring.

lintel
a horizontal member or beam placed over a wall or opening to carry or support the weight of masonry work.

grout
(1) a very thin mortar which is poured between two walls for reinforcement; (2) a liquid concrete that is poured in the centre of a reinforced masonry wall. Consists of a portland cement, lime, and aggregates.

fluted block
concrete block made with projected vertical ribs on face of block; used for textured walls.

general contractor
the main or prime contractor on a job. They have the responsibility of coordinating all of the subcontractors

glass block
insulated, modular, manufactured glass product laid in masonry.

cultured stone
manufactured product from cementus material to imitated natural stone.

details
in masonry, specific drawings of elements of construction such as lintel layout, flashing details, and installation of bolts in the wall. These are shown on a larger scale to simplify necessary procedures.

face brick
a brick used in the front or face side of a wall; usually a better grade of brick.

firebrick
a brick made from a highly fire-resistant clay found at a great depth in the ground.

contractor
the person(s) who undertakes a job to construct a structure under a contract or agreement.

coping
the masonry covering laid on top of a wall. Coping is usually projected from both sides of the wall to provide a protective covering as well as an ornamental design.

corbelling
the projection of masonry units to form a shelf or ledge.

building code
the legal requirements established by different governing agencies covering minimum construction practices.

cavity wall
a wall consisting of 2 tiers of wythes of masonry units separated by a continuous air space not less than 2

cinder block
a concrete block in which cinders are used as the aggregate.

cinder brick
a brick made from cement and cinders.

composite wall
any bonded wall consisting of wythes or tiers of different masonry units, such as brick and concrete wall.

concrete block
a hollow or solid block made from Portland cement and aggregate.

bond
the process of (1) tying together various parts of a masonry wall by lapping units one over another or by connecting with metal ties; (2) the pattern formed by exposed face of the units; (3) the adhesion between mortar or grout and masonry units or reinforcement devices.

brick
a solid unit of clay or shale which has been burned in a kiln; usually rectangular in shape.

brick kiln
a brick structure used to burn brick at a controlled heat.

architect
ten different scales placed on a rule used to measure dimensions of drawings and plans; scale ranges from 3/32

bearing wall
a masonry wall which supports a load other than its own weight.

blueprints or building plans
detailed drawings of a structure showing measurements and the various views which are necessary to build the structure. The term blueprint commonly refers to the reproduction of plans with white lines on a blue background. Persons in the masonry trade commonly call all plans blueprints.

adobe brick
a brick made in early times from clay and placed in a mold in the sun to dry and cure.

apprentice
one who enters into an agreement to serve an employer for a stated length of time to learn a trade.

arch
a section of masonry work that spans an opening and supports not only its own weight, but also the weight of the masonry work above it.