Estimating Masonry Quiz

How many utility bricks with a nominal size of 4" x 4" x 12" are in one square foot?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

What is the purpose of a masonry control joint?

• Seismic action protection

• Protection against cracking

• Allows for ground swell

• Insect control

How should reinforcing steel be locked into a masonry system?

• Tie wire

• Glue

• Welding

• Grout or mortar

A modular brick measures 3 5/8" x 2¼" x 7 5/8". What is the nominal dimension?

• 3½" x 2¼" x 7½"

• 3¾" x 2" x 7¾"

• 4" x 2½" x 8"

• 4¼" x 3" x 8¼"

Block and brick must be estimated using what type of dimensions?

• Exact

• Standard

• Nominal

• Approximate

For a wall 25' high and 100' long, how many 8" x 8" x 16" common block are needed?

• 2,225

• 2,425

• 2,625

• 2,812.5

For a wall 14' high and 150' long, how many 4" x 3 1/8" x 8 3/8" jumbo brick are needed?

• 9,440

• 10,540

• 11,697

• 12,450

A wall 10' high and 75' long has two windows (each 3' x 5') and a doorway (5' x 8'). How many 8" x 8" x 16" common block are needed?

• 700.8

• 748.2

• 722.8

• 765

A wall 12' high and 50' long has one window (6' x 7') and two doors (each 4' x 8'). How many 4" x 3 1/8" x 8 3/8" jumbo brick are needed?

• 2,512

• 2,686

• 2,751

• 2,830

How many modular bricks with a nominal size of 4" x 2 5/8" x 8" are in one square foot?

• 6.00

• 6.25

• 6.50

• 6.78