Exam 6: Measuring Masonry Work

Trade rules in some locations require the subcontractor supplying reinforcing steel to the project to supply the rebar for the masonry work.

All of the following are categories of masonry work EXCEPT:

The main factors affecting the measurement of brick masonry are the size of the brick units, the size of the joints between bricks, the wall thickness, and the pattern of brick bond utilized.

Estimating the costs of masonry work involving products other than standard bricks and concrete blocks can proceed in the same way as with standard bricks and concrete blocks, and is mostly the task of the general contractor.

For the volume of mortar per square foot of wall area, the volume of brick plus joints is calculated times the volume of brick per square foot of wall area.

Masonry work includes construction with clay bricks, concrete bricks and blocks, clay tiles, and natural and artificial stone.

Bricks are available in a great number of sizes, but the Common Brick Manufacturers Association has adopted a standard size with the nominal dimensions of ____.

Masonry work does not include scaffolding and hoisting.

According to The Building Estimator's Reference Book, a 4-inch (102 mm)wall with 1/4-inch (6 mm)brick joints and laid in running bond will have ____ bricks per square foot of wall area.

In accordance with the general principles followed in the measurement of the work of other trades, masonry work is measured "____."

When laying brick, a(n)____ course may be required above openings.

Wire "ladder" reinforcing is required in every third course of blockwork.

Estimators need to be familiar with the definition of the scope of work for the masonry trade in their ____.

There are more variables to consider with concrete blocks than with clay bricks.

A typical example of the kind of work item that is related to masonry work but may not be included in the quote from a subtrade is the item of ____ during construction.

The units of measurement for masonry are generally the number of masonry pieces such as concrete blocks or, in the case of bricks, the number of thousands of clay bricks.

Mortar is measured in cubic yards or cubic meters.

Calculating the number of masonry units involves a ____-stage process

Bond beams are measured as "____" the blockwork in which they are required.

Masonry work is now typically performed by subcontractors who supply the labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the work.