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Masonry Skills (hardcover)

by: Richard T. Kreh, Sr.

Masonry Skills (hardcover)

by: Richard T. Kreh, Sr.

ISBN 13:
9780827371781
ISBN 10:
0827371780
Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/28/1997
Publisher: Delmar Publishers Inc
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Summary

Used by masons, architects, estimators and trade writers and the remodeling industry, this excellent industry reference covers masonry topics in detail. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive masonry resource, this book offers up-to-date information with a realistic perspective on practical application. This book was developed with the cooperation of the Brick Institute of America and the National Concrete Masonry Association.

SECTION 1 DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK

Development of Clay and Shale Brick

(12)

Manufacture of Brick

(8)

Properties and Characteristics of Brick

(6)

Development of Concrete Block

(11)

Manufacture of Concrete Block

(11)

SECTION 2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Basic Tools of the Trade

(13)

Learning to Use the Basic Tools

(17)

Spreading Mortar

(1)

Laying Six Bricks on the 2``x 4''

(1)

Cutting Bricks with the Hammer, Brick Set Chisel and Trowel

(2)

Related Equipment

(9)

Cutting with the Masonry Saw

(15)

Cutting Concrete Block with the Masonry Saw

(4)

SECTION 3 MORTAR

The Development of Mortar

103

(7)

Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics

110

(11)

Mixing Mortar

121

(12)

SECTION 4 ESSENTIALS OF BONDING

Introduction to Bonding

133

(8)

Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds

141

(12)

Dry Bonding and Constructing a Wall

149

(1)

Building an 8'' Wall in Common Bond

150

(3)

Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding

153

(10)

SECTION 5 LAYING BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK

Laying Brick to the Line

163

(13)

Construction of the Corner Pole

170

(3)

Using the Corner Pole

173

(3)

Building the Brick Corner

176

(15)

Constructing a 4'' Rack-Back Lead in the Running Bond

183

(1)

Constructing an Outside and Inside Brick Corner for a 4'' Wall in the Running Bond

184

(2)

Building a Flemish Bond Brick 12'' Return Corner

186

(2)

Laying a Brick Corner and Building a Wall in the Running Bond with a Line

188

(3)

Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb

191

(4)

Laying Concrete Block to the Line

195

(12)

Laying a Concrete Block Wall

204

(3)

Laying the Block Corner

207

(9)

Laying an 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Corner in the Running Bond

213

(2)

Recommended Optional Block Corner Projects

215

(1)

Estimating Concrete Block by Rule of Thumb

216

(5)

Building a Composite Wall with Brick and Concrete Block

221

(12)

Laying a Brick Corner for a 12'' Composite Wall in the Common Bond Backed with 8''x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block

228

(2)

Laying a 12'' Brick and Concrete Block Composite Panel Wall Bonded with Masonry Wire Reinforcement

230

(3)

Cavity and Reinforced Walls

233

(14)

Building a 10'' Cavity Wall in the Running Bond

241

(6)

SECTION 6 MASONRY PRACTICES AND DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION

Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings

247

(14)

Building a 12'' x 16'' and a 20'' x 24'' Hollow Brick Pier

254

(2)

Constructing an 8'' Metal-Tied Brick Wall with Two 4'' x 12'' Pilasters

256

(2)

Laying a Brick Wall with a Pipe Chase

258

(3)

Small, One-Flue Chimneys

261

(14)

Building a One-Flue Chimney

271

(4)

Expansion Joints, Intersecting Walls, and the Use of Rules

275

(16)

Building an 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall with a Rowlock Brick Windowsill

285

(3)

Tying an Intersection 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall and 6'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall with Wire Mesh Every Two Courses High

288

(3)

Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings

291

(14)

Corbeling Three Courses on a 12'' Wall

295

(4)

Corbeling a Dentil and Sawtooth Cornice

299

(6)

SECTION 7 SCAFFOLDING AND CLEANING MASONRY WORK

Types of Scaffolding

305

(8)

Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding

313

(9)

Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block

322

(11)

Removing Various Stains

333

(12)

SECTION 8 FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS

History, Theory, and Function of the Fireplace and Chimney

345

(17)

Two-Flue Chimney

359

(3)

Design and Construction of a Fireplace

362

(34)

Building a Brick Fireplace and Chimney

389

(7)

Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces

396

(17)

SECTION 9 ARCHES

Development of Arches

413

(8)

Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches

421

(15)

Laying Out and Constructing a Two-Rowlock Semicircular Arch

430

(3)

Laying Out and Constructing a Double Overlapping Roman Arch

433

(3)

Construction of a Jack Arch

436

(11)

Constructing a Common Jack Arch

439

(3)

Constructing a Bonded Jack Arch

442

(5)

SECTION 10 CONCRETE

Concrete Forms and Placing Footings

447

(15)

Essentials of Concrete Work

462

(19)

SECTION 11 UNDERSTANDING AND READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Specifications

481

(5)

Line and Symbol Identification

486

(11)

The Working Drawing

497

(10)

Dimensions and Scales

507

(10)

The Mason and Metrics

517

(16)

SECTION 12 RECOMMENDED WORKING PRACTICES AND MASONRY AS A CAREER

Safety on the Job

533

(15)

Working Practices and Tips

548

(7)

Masonry as a Career

555

(8)

Selected Projects

563

(10)

Stretcher and Basket Weave Panel Wall

563

(1)

Spiral Pier

563

(2)

Brick Wall with a Half Moon Arch

565

(1)

Brick Retaining Wall

566

(1)

Brick Christmas Tree

566

(1)

Garden Walk Section of Brick

567

(1)

Brick Walk Section and Planter

568

(1)

Brick Steps and Porch

568

(1)

Diamond Design Garden Wall Project

569

(1)

Split-Face Concrete Block Retaining Wall Project

570

(1)

Typical Wood Frame Plan for Brick Veneer Shop Project

570

(3)

Glossary

573

(12)

Index

585

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