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Masonry
Construction practice that uses materials such as brick, concrete block, stone, and tile that are set in morta.
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prism
Construction; Masonry
A small assemblage made with masonry units and mortar and sometimes grout. Primarily used to predict the strength of full scale masonry members.
cavity wall ties
Construction; Masonry
Metal ties or bonding units used to tie together the wythes on a cavity wall.
basket weave bond
Construction; Masonry
Module groups of brick laid at right angles to those adjacent.
epoxy mortar
Construction; Masonry
Mortar of a thermosetting resins containing epoxy groups that are blended with other chemicals to form strong, hard chemically resistant mortar.
Brick Industry Association (BIA)
Construction; Masonry
National trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services.
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
Construction; Masonry
Offers a variety of technical services and design aids through publications, computer programs, slide presentations and technical training.
elliptical arch
Construction; Masonry
One of the strongest arches in brick masonry. It springs from a horizontal seat at and on the spring course, and the way its haunch crowns up adds to its strength.
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