Bobby

what is the process of making mortar?

• Adding only water to cement
• Mixing sand, water, and gravel in specific proportions
• Mixing cement, sand, and water in specific proportions
• Using only sand without cement

what is burning of a mortar joint?

• Burning of a mortar joint is the process of adding more mortar to a joint.
• Burning of a mortar joint is the process of painting over the mortar.
• Burning of a mortar joint is the process of using heat to remove old mortar.
• Burning of a mortar joint is the process of watering down the mortar.

what are bricks ?

• Bricks are rectangular blocks typically made of clay that are used in construction.
• Bricks are circular blocks made of glass.

What is the primary ingredient in bricks?

• Sand

• Clay

• Cement

• Gravel

What is the purpose of using sand in mortar?

• To add color

• To increase strength and durability

• To make it waterproof

• To reduce the cost

What is the typical shape of a brick?

• Circular

• Triangular

• Rectangular

• Hexagonal

What is the main purpose of using water in mortar?

• To add color

• To bind the ingredients together

• To make it waterproof

• To reduce the cost

What is the typical color of a standard clay brick?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

What is the process of curing in brick construction?

• Painting the bricks

• Drying the bricks in the sun

• Keeping the bricks moist to gain strength

• Adding more sand to the bricks

what is a trowel in masonry used for?

• Spreading and leveling mortar or concrete
• Cutting wood
• Painting walls
• Measuring temperature