Mason Tending review

What are the functions of mortar?

• Provide a weak bond

• Provide stable foundation, increase stud strength, allow water to flow into wall

• Bind masonry units together, provide weather resistant barrier, provide neat appearance

• Reduces the need for steel and reinforcement

Plasticity is mortar's ability to be

• resistant to buckling

• water repellent

• Flexible, smooth, and workable

• hydrated and flexible

Dura-Wall is a brand name for

• The wire that is needed every 2 courses when building a block wall

• The name of a type of block wall

• The most successful masonry company in the U.S.

• Mortar

When stocking masonry materials what PPE is required?

• Work gloves, safety glasses, work boots, hearing protection

• Safety glasses, work boots, work gloves, respirator

• Hard hat, work gloves, work boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection

• Hard hat, work boots, safety glasses

When stocking masonry materials on the ground always

measure how many inches out from the footer

• 60"

• 30'

• 6'

• 30"

According to OSHA regulations at what height do blocks

need to be tapered back a half block per tier

• 6"

• 30"

• 4'

• 6'

How many common 8" block are in a square foot?

• 6.78

• 3

• 1.125

• 2.25

What is the name of this piece of equipment?

• Exchange shovel

• Hoe

• Pole carrier

• Hod

Mortar is considered dangerous because it is

• Non-poisonous

• Acidic

• Alkaline

• Neutral

Choose the picture below that shows a Running bond in masonry construction

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