Exam 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding

In high-quality masonry work, every head joint must be kept exactly plumb with those on alternating courses below.

A concrete block wall built in the stack bond must be full stretchers.

When masonry Chapters are laid or stacked directly over one another with the head joints in plumb vertical position, it is called _____ .

Cutting of concrete block should be kept to a minimum.

Concrete blocks of _____ are the only blocks that lap perfectly over each other without the necessity of cutting the corner block.

The procedure for establishing a running bond in block is the same as that described for brickwork.

_____ is a term meaning that the mortar has adhered to the masonry Chapter.

Bonding brick and concrete block together is known as composite masonry wall.

_____ concrete blocks are made with projected vertical ribs on the face of the block for a rustic appearance.

Creating a _____ means that every head joint is kept exactly plumb with those on alternating courses below.