CSM Exam 2 Study Guide Questions & Answers 2023/2024

CSM Exam 2 Study Guide Questions & Answers 2023/2024 What Division Number is Masonry in the CSI MasterFormat? - ANSWER-04 What is the difference between cement, mortar, and concrete? - ANSWER-cement is an ingredient in concrete and mortar; mortar is used as a cushion and adhering agent for masonry units; cement combines with water to form strong crystals What is the function of mortar? - ANSWER-Cushion masonry units, ensures uniform bearing, adheres units, seals joints, provide resistance to lateral forces What are the ingredients in mortar? - ANSWER-Portland cement, Aggregate, Hydrated lime, Water What are the two most common types of mortar mix: N, S, O, or M? - ANSWER-M and S What does lime do when added to a mortar mix? - ANSWER-Improves the workability in the prehardened plastic state How are bricks produced? - ANSWER-Soft mud process, dry-press process, and stiff mud process. They can be molded or extruded. For a plain modular brick, what are the nominal dimensions? - ANSWER-4 x 2 and 2/3 x 8 in Draw an example of a running bond in a brick wall. - ANSWER-All stretchers and each stretcher is offset by 1/2 brick per course. How would you span a horizontal opening in a brick wall? - ANSWER-Bond beam block shape