Standard |
Includes information for planning and building various types of masonry walls including reinforcement and finishing techniques. Topics include: types of walls, pilasters, bonding/ ties, expansion and control joints, prefabricated units, reinforcements, flashings, and parapets.
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Types of Walls |
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Pilasters |
D. Lab |
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Bonding/Ties |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Expansion and Control Joints |
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4 |
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Prefabricated Units |
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Reinforcements |
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Flashings |
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Parapets |
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Prerequisite: |
MSN 103, MSN 104, MSN 105 |
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Corequisite: |
CAR 105, MSN 109 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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TYPES OF WALLS |
6 |
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15 |
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Cavity |
Build partitions. Tie walls together using anchors. |
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Veneer |
Gauge masonry walls with measuring devices. |
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Install wall ties. |
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Install flashing. |
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Solid |
Raise foundations. |
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Install foundation vents and beam pockets. |
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Corbels |
Form corbels. |
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PILASTERS |
2 |
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10 |
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Types |
Construct walls containing pilasters. |
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Construction techniques |
Construct piers. |
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BONDING/TIES
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2 |
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8 |
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Bonding |
Install anchor bolts in concrete blocks. Apply expansion compound to an exterior wall. |
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Types of ties |
Tie walls together using anchors. |
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EXPANSION AND CONTROL JOINTS |
2 |
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10 |
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Expansion joints |
Apply expansion compound to an exterior wall. |
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Control joints |
Construct a control joint using elastomeric seal. |
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Construct a control joint using caulking compound. |
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Construct a control joint using Z-tie method. |
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Construct a control joint using gasket method. |
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Construct a control joint using tongue-and-groove block. |
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Construct a control joint using greased-wire method. |
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Construct a control joint using rake-and-caulk method. |
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PREFABRICATED UNITS
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2 |
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5 |
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Types |
Identify precast concrete or clay masonry unit walls. |
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Installation |
Install concrete or clay masonry unit walls. |
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REINFORCEMENTS |
2 |
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5 |
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Vertical |
Raise foundations. |
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Tie doors to walls using anchors. |
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Reinforce brick masonry. |
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Tie walls together using anchors. |
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Tie walls together using anchors. |
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Horizontal |
Make reinforced lintels. |
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Place beams. |
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Set lintels. |
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FLASHINGS
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2 |
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5 |
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Materials |
Identify and select appropriate flashing materials. |
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Procedures |
Install flashings. Construct weep holes. |
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PARAPETS |
2 |
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2 |
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Construction procedures |
Calculate pitch using a framing square. Calculate runs of rakes using a framing square. |
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Suggested Resources |
Ball, J. E. (1980). Practical problems in mathematics for masons
(2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.
Feirer, J. L., & Gilborn, R. (1989). Residential masonry. Mission Hills, CA:
Glencoe.
Kreh, R. (1979). Safety for masons. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Kreh, R. (1982). Masonry skills. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Maguire, B. W. (1978). Masonry and concrete. Reston, VA: Reston.
Putnam, M. (1988). Modern masonry. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Toenjes, L. P.
(1989). Residential printreading.
Homewood, IL: Am Technical.