Exam 14: Introduction to Bonding

When using metal ties embedded in the mortar, _____ of wall surface.

The adhesion of mortar to the masonry Chapter, wall ties, or other means of reinforcement is known as the _____ .

Mortar is the first material you use when laying any masonry Chapter.

The interlocking of masonry Chapters to each other to distribute the weight of the wall is call a _____ .

The term bond has several different meanings to the masonry student or apprentice.

The stretcher is laid in a vertical position with the shortest, widest side exposed at the front of the wall.

The _____ brick position is laid with the widest side of the brick in a horizontal position exposed on the front of the finished wall.

A _____ allows the moisture to drip from the center of the tie into the cavity rather than across the cavity to the other wall.

It may be possible to secure many different patterns with the same structural bond by mixing various colors and textures.

Truss-type joint reinforcement is not recommended by BIA engineers for use in cavity walls or brick veneer with masonry backing.