Test 2 Review - Masonry - Ch 24 Questions with correct Answers

Test 2 Review - Masonry - Ch 24 Questions with correct Answers Because bricks are generally made from clay, brick masonry is also referred to as ______. - ANSWER ️️ clay masonry Block masonry is called ______ because the blocks are made from concrete. - ANSWER ️️ concrete masonry Concrete masonry is also known as _____. - ANSWER ️️ block masonry Because masonry is laid unit by unit (e.g., brick by brick or block by block), it is also referred to as _____. - ANSWER ️️ unit masonry Bricks are called _____ and blocks are called _____. - ANSWER ️️ clay masonry units; concrete masonry units (CMU) Masonry units are bonded together with _____ to yield a composite building component—generally a wall - ANSWER ️️ mortar Mortar consists of _____, _____, and _____ . - ANSWER ️️ 1. binder: portland cement and hydrated lime (makes cementitious material) 2. filler: sand 3. water When these three elements are mixed together with the required quantity of water, mortar results.