Chapter 3: Estimating Masonry Materials

What is one reason it is important to accurately estimate masonry materials?

• Keeps costs down

• Reduces overworking

• Prevents cluttering

• All of the above

What type of Block is shown in this picture?

• Standard

• Open End

• Lintel

• Sash

• Hair Pin

How are Block and Brick dimensions written?

• Width x Height x Length

• Length x Height x Width

• Width x Length x Height

• Height x Length x width

What 3 letters are used on blueprints to label Blocks?

• CMY

• PMU

• CMU

• CWM

What type of block is shown in this picture?

• Half Sash

• Half Block

• Cap

• Chimney Block

What is the difference in measurements for a nominal dimension compared to an actual dimension?

• 1/2"

• 3/8"

• 5/8"

• 1/4"

What are the two main block types for regular 8" block?

• Standard and Sash

• Utility and Jumbo

• Norman and Quad

• Oversize and Standard

What type of block is shown in this picture?

• Hair Pin

• Lintel

• Open End

• Bond Beam

How many Common 8" block are in 1 square Foot?

• 1

• 1.5

• 3

• 1.125

The two common methods for estimating block and brick

are the

• Square foot & Condensation method

• Crystal & Conical method

• Square foot & Conversion method

• Cylinder & Exchange method