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WorksheetsEstimating Masonry Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
An 8" concrete block is 7 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8". What is the nominal dimension?
8" x 8" x 16"
8" x 8" x 16¼"
7¾" x 7¾" x 15¾"
7½" x 7½" x 15½"
What is the difference between actual and nominal measurements for block and brick?
¼"
3/8"
½"
5/8"
What type of block is shown?
Half
Half sash
Open end
Bond beam
What type of block is shown?
Half
Half sash
Open end
Bond beam
What type of block is shown?
Standard
Sash
Center scored
Offset
