Deck 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding

Question 1

Cutting of concrete block should be kept to a minimum.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

A) Dry
B) Set
C) Bond
D) Seal

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

A) stack-over-stack
B) stack design
C) jack work
D) jack-over-jack

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

A) straight course
B) uniform distribution
C) plumb bond
D) alternating bond

Question 7

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

A) 6"
B) 7.5"
C) 8"
D) 10"

Question 8

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

A) Fluted
B) Projected
C) Piped
D) Ribbed

Question 9

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

Question 10

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