Books with title Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone

Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. Safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone are included, as is coverage of concrete form construction. New and revised features found in this edition include Green Notes, Code Notes, and step-by-step Procedures. Green Note features highlight information on sustainability, energy efficiency, and other environmental issues. Code Note features reference the Internal Residential Code and International Building Code to familiarize students with a clear explanation of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs.

This lab workbook is intended to be used with the Modern Masonry textbook. The lab workbook contains chapter review questions designed to reinforce the information presented in each chapter of the text, as well as jobs in which you apply your knowledge in hands-on-activities. The lab workbook chapter reviews correspond to the textbook chapters and should be comkpleted after reading the appropriate chapter in teh text. The lab workbook chapter reviews are designed to enhance your understanding of textbook content. The various types of questions include multiple choice, true or false, matching, identification, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. Answering the questions for each chapter will help you master the technical knowledge presented in the text.

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone.

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone.

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone.

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone. The Job Practice Manual provides students with practical, hands-on experiences to build specific masonry skills. Review questions are also included.