Masonry Level 3 Trainee Guide

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Masonry in High-Rise Construction, Specialized Materials and Techniques, Repair and Restoration, Commercial Drawings, Estimating, Site Layout – Distance Measurment and Leveling, and Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader.

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Elevated Masonry (15 Hours) (Module ID 28301-14) Describes how to work safely and efficiently on elevated structures. Explains how to maintain a safe work environment, ensure protection from falls, how to brace walls from outside forces, and how to identify common types of elevated walls. Stresses safety around equipment such as cranes and hoists. Specialized Materials and Techniques (60 Hours) (Module ID 28302-14) Introduces unique types of masonry situations that won’t be encountered on every job, including sound-barrier walls, arches, and the use of acid brick, refractory brick, and glass block. Describes the handling and construction of these materials, and introduces the intricacies of each. Repair and Restoration (20 Hours) (Module ID 28303-14) Details techniques for identifying and repairing common masonry problems of weathering, settling, stain, etc. Explains tuckpointing, the removal of efflorescence and stains, and crack repair. Includes sections on how to repair foundation walls, water intrusion, and localized problems and fireplace and chimney repair. Commercial Drawings (25 Hours) (Module ID 28304-14) Explains how to read and identify drawings for commercial structures using previous experience from structural drawings as a baseline. Describes the requirements for these drawings, as well as how to interpret and create plans for architectural, structural, and shop drawings. Estimating (25 Hours) (Module ID 28305-14) Describes how to estimate building materials, such as brick, block, grout, mortar, joint reinforcement, and masonry ties. Details multiple methods for estimating, as well as how to estimate for masonry elements such as openings and lintels. Site Layout — Distance Measurement and Leveling (20 Hours) (Module ID 28306-14) Covers the techniques needed to produce and read site plans and topographic maps. Describes the use of measuring devices, such as tapes, range poles, plumb bobs, total stations, leveling instruments, and field notes. Also discusses the construction of batter boards and how to ensure correct measurements. Stone Masonry (15 Hours) (Module ID 28308-14) Focuses on the application of natural stone in masonry construction. Describes types of stone and how stone is cut, finished, and stored. Discusses equipment and tools for handling stone. Details how to estimate and install stone using anchors and mortars and explains how to install stone veneers.