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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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stack bond
Construction; Masonry
A brick or masonry bond where the all members are aligned vertically. There is no staggered effect or overlapping. Also known as Stacked Bond.
scutching hammer
Construction; Masonry
A brick or masonry hammer that is slotted to take scutching combs.
stretcher bond brickwork
Construction; Masonry
A brickwork bond consisting of overlapping stretchers. In the US known as Running Bond.
English bond brickwork
Construction; Masonry
A brickwork bond that derived in England. It consists of alternating rows of headers and stretchers.
types of arches
Construction; Masonry
A brief introduction to the various types of arches and their uses .
monument
Construction; Masonry
A building or structure, a stone, pillar or megalith erected in memory of a dead person or of a past event.
