Exploring Masonry Concepts

1.    What distinguishes "random ashlar" from "course ashlar"?

• a) Material composition

• b) Size and arrangement of stones

• c) Intended use

• d) Method of cutting

What is depicted in this picture?

• The picture depicts a floor plan or architectural drawing of a residential space, most likely a house or apartment.

• The picture depicts a plan or drawing of a space, most likely a painting or photograph.

• The picture depicts an art of a space, most likely a cabinet or doors.

• The picture depicts a drawing of a space, most likely a comfort room or a kitchen.

What is a structural material consisting of sheets of wood glued or cemented together with the grains of adjacent layers arranged at right angles or at a wide angle?

• A. Lumber

• B. Roof

• C. Wall

• D. Plywood

Analyze the symbol on the left of the image. In the context of a floor plan or architectural drawing representing walls, what does this symbol most likely signify?

• A. The thickness of the wall and its material type.

• B. A temporary wall or partition that can be easily removed.

• C. A break or section line indicating the wall continues beyond the drawing's edge.

• D. The direction of structural support or load bearing for the wall.

What is a loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks, consists of particles smaller than gravel but coarser than silt, and is used in mortar, glass, abrasives, and foundry molds?

• A. Cement

• B. Rock

• C. Stone

• D. Sand