Deck 14: Introduction to Bonding

Question 1

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

A) mortar bond
B) structural bond
C) pattern bond
D) construction bond

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

A) mortar bond
B) structural bond
C) pattern bond
D) construction bond

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

A) no more than one metal tie should be used for every 5 square feet
B) no more than three metal ties should be used for every 5 square feet
C) at least one metal tie should be used for every 4½ square feet
D) at least five metal ties should be used for every 4½ square feet

Question 6

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) shiner
B) soldier
C) rowlock
D) sailor

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

A) stretcher bond
B) lapping pattern
C) metal tie
D) dip crimp