Masonry Study Quiz

Is Mortar an adhesive or a filler?

• Adhesive
• Filler

When were bricks first used?

• 8000BC
• 7000BC
• 7500BC
• 8500BC

Weeps or cavity vents in the masonry allow for

• Water to drain
• Wind/ Air to enter
• air circulation when the wall heats the air space
• All of the above

Concrete blocks are usually filled with grout and rebar reinforced

• True
• False

CMU’s fire resistance rating is based on its solid thickness

• True
• False

Which is a Douglas Cardinal Building?

• Falling Water
• St.Albert Place
• NAIT CAT Building
• Stony Plain City Hall
• Roger's Place

Grout is similar to concrete.

• True
• False

Which one is false about cultured stone?

• Also known as manmade or manufactured
• Concrete that is stained and molded
• Very durable
• Few varety of colours

The holes/indents in bricks are known as coreholes/______

• Brick holes
• Frogs
• Key Holes
• Toads
• Notches

The fire resistance of masonry is high.

• True
• False