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• Igneous – formed by the solidification of molten rock such as volcanic activity (Granite) • Sedimentary – formed from silt, marine life, and rocks that have been deposited by running water (Limestone, Sandstone, & Travertine) • Metamorphic – igneous or sedimentary rock that have been changed by pressure, heat, or moisture (Marble, Slate) 49
Page 2 and 3: • History • Mortar • Grout
Page 4 and 5: • An assembly or combination of s
Page 6 and 7: • Plastic • Workability - unifo
Page 8 and 9: • Have a tendency to shrink very
Page 10: • Joint sizes vary • Facing bri
Page 13 and 14: • May be solid or hollow core •
Page 15 and 16: • Mud was used to create bricks i
Page 17 and 18: • Mortar has a tendency to shrink
Page 19 and 20: • Cells should not exceed 50 % of
Page 21 and 22: • Burning of brick is done in 4 s
Page 23 and 24: • Made from clay, shale, fire cla
Page 25 and 26: • Units are burned at much higher
Page 27 and 28: • Bond - the arrangement of brick
Page 29: See page 191, Figure 4.6-14 29
Page 33 and 34: • Faced walls - brick masonry uni
Page 35 and 36: • The most widely used type of br
Page 37 and 38: • Purpose of a weep hole: A. Esca
Page 39 and 40: A. Flemish B. Common C. Running D.
Page 41 and 42: Clay tiles used as a backing for br
Page 44 and 45: • Lightweight, used in non-load b
Page 46 and 47: • The blocks are formed of 2 cast
Page 50 and 51: • There are natural stones as wel
Page 53 and 54: • Walls classified in 3 categorie
Page 55 and 56: • 4 causes of deterioration • F
Page 57 and 58: • Structural clay tiles are large
Page 59 and 60: • Glass blocks are hollow A. T B.

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