Masonry Skills

Masonry Skills is now in its sixth edition continues to provide reader-friendly, comprehensive coverage that has made it so successful. Updated with the very latest developments in the masonry trade, this book starts by introducing basic work principles, such as working with materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, and progresses to advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more. Within this wide range of coverage, readers have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for a successful career in masonry. This revised edition includes emerging masonry technology and concepts that are relevant to today's masons, like SPEC MIX mortars, Mast Climbing Scaffolds, new corner pole projects, and new information on decorative concrete. Approved by The Brick Industry of America and field-tested by professionals in the field, this book is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to master the skills needed by today's masonry professionals.

Richard T. Kreh, Sr. is a retired instructor from Linganore High School near Frederick, MD

Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. xiii
Safety Practices, Tools, Equipment, and Basic Tool Skills
Safety on the Job	p. 01
Basic Tools of the Trade	p. 20
Learning to Use the Basic Tools	p. 39
Related Equipment	p. 56
Development and Manufacture of Brick and Concrete Block Masonry Units
Development of Clay and Shale Brick	p. 71
Manufacture of Brick	p. 83
Development of Concrete Block	p. 91
Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry Units	p. 114
Laying Brick to a Line and Building a Brick Corner
Mixing Mortar	p. 125
Laying Brick to the Line	p. 136
Building the Brick Corner	p. 148
Mortar and Essentials of Bonding
The Development of Mortar	p. 165
Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics	p. 173
Introduction to Bonding	p. 186
Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds	p. 198
Laying Concrete Block
Laying Concrete Block to the Line	p. 217
Building the Block Corner	p. 229
Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding	p. 238
Estimating Brick and Concrete Block by Rule-of-Thumb Math and Cutting with the Masonry Saw
Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb	p. 247
Block Masonry	p. 254
Cutting with the Masonry Saw	p. 260
Masonry Practices and Details of Construction
Building a Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete Block	p. 277
Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls	p. 289
Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings	p. 304
Movement Joints and Intersecting Walls	p. 319
Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings	p. 332
Glass Block Masonry	p. 344
Scaffolding and Cleaning Masonry Work
Types of Scaffolding	p. 361
Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding	p. 372
Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block	p. 382
Removing Various Stains from Masonry Walls	p. 394
Chimneys and Fireplaces
One-Flue Chimneys	p. 405
History, Theory, and Function of a Fireplace and Chimney	p. 420
Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys	p. 436
Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces	p. 476
Arches
Development of Arches	p. 493
Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches	p. 502
Construction of a Jack Arch	p. 519
Concrete
Concrete Forms and Placing Footings	p. 533
Essentials of Concrete Work	p. 548
Understanding and Reading Construction Drawings
Line and Symbol Identification	p. 567
The Working Drawings	p. 578
Dimensions and Scales	p. 589
Selected Masonry Projects	p. 599
Glossary	p. 611
Index	p. 627
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