Masonry

Masonry

Construction practice that uses materials such as brick, concrete block, stone, and tile that are set in morta.

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pilaster

Construction; Masonry

A pier or column forming part of a masonry or concrete wall, partially projecting from it and bonded to it. Designed to receive joist or beam load.

mortar

Construction; Masonry

A plastic mixture of cementitious materials (such as plaster, cement or lime) with water and a fine aggregate (such as sand); can be troweled in the plastic state; hardens in place. When used in ...

Tudor arch

Construction; Masonry

A pointed arch based on four circular arcs.

tutor arch

Construction; Masonry

A pointed, four-centered arch of medium rise-to-span ratio.

precast concrete wall panel

Construction; Masonry

A precast concrete exterior panel or area separator; may be load-bearing or non-load-bearing.

grade

Construction; Masonry

A predetermined percent of allowable imperfections for stone. Grades are used to create a scale to which stone can be sold and installed. Grade also limits the overall dimension that stone can be ...