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Introduction
Three math problems were included in the text to emphasize the important association between
math and masonry construction.
Web Resources
This textbook is a free publication that can be downloaded at no expense to the reader. The Web
Resources section was provided so additional books would not have to be purchased for follow-up
research on a number of subjects. Numerous web resources were investigated. Those featured offer
more information with a clear and understandable description of the subject.
Photographs
Unless otherwise noted and/or documented, the photographs illustrating the text were taken by the
author during the course of work, teaching or specifically for this training manual.
Credit is given to Rand Engineering & Architecture P.C. for allowing the use of photos taken during
the course of work.
The release of photos of students has been provided by Abyssinian Development Corporation.
A painstaking effort was undertaken to provide credit for all other photographs and illustrations and to
maintain the integrity of the work of photographers, artists, inventors, architects, craft workers, etc.
Reproducing or linking to images provided in this publication is prohibited without express
permission by the rights holder as referenced in the image credits. All photographs without an image
credit are copyrighted by the author, all rights reserved.
Using this book
Masonry
This primer was meant to be printed and
referred to during classroom teaching and trades
training sessions. The general overview of
construction materials, methods, tools and basic
training activities provides willing learners with
an opportunity to explore the building trades and
discover ways to repair aging masonry structures.
Many of the featured topics (e.g. ―Why are bricks
red?‖ ―Terra –Whatta?‖) were initiated from the
student’s questions.
History
This book contains stories that can be read by students in a class room setting or discussed while
practicing the masonry activities. Many of the stories are of people who faced great difficulties, and
are not dissimilar to the problems of young people today. Students might be able to identify with
these people, the situations they faced, the struggles they overcame and the fears they conquered.
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