Deck 6: Measuring Masonry Work

Question 1

Wire "ladder" reinforcing is required in every third course of blockwork.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Masonry work does not include scaffolding and hoisting.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Estimating the costs of masonry work involving products other than standard bricks and concrete blocks can proceed in the same way as with standard bricks and concrete blocks, and is mostly the task of the general contractor.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The units of measurement for masonry are generally the number of masonry pieces such as concrete blocks or, in the case of bricks, the number of thousands of clay bricks.

Question 5

Bond beams are measured as "____" the blockwork in which they are required.

A)extra over
B)over-under
C)in lieu of
D)standardized bricks of

Question 6

All of the following are categories of masonry work EXCEPT:

A)flood protection
B)fire protection
C)walls and partitions
D)facings

Question 7

Estimators need to be familiar with the definition of the scope of work for the masonry trade in their ____.

A)geological location
B)climate
C)geographical location
D)regional requirements

Question 8

Masonry work is now typically performed by subcontractors who supply the labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the work.

Question 9

The main factors affecting the measurement of brick masonry are the size of the brick units, the size of the joints between bricks, the wall thickness, and the pattern of brick bond utilized.

Question 10

When laying brick, a(n)____ course may be required above openings.

A)brick-on-edge
B)soldier
C)extra over
D)over-under

Question 11

Bricks are available in a great number of sizes, but the Common Brick Manufacturers Association has adopted a standard size with the nominal dimensions of ____.

A)2 by 3
by 8 inches
B)2 by 4
by 8 inches
C)2 by 3
by 6 inches
D)2 by 4
by 6 inches

Question 12

For the volume of mortar per square foot of wall area, the volume of brick plus joints is calculated times the volume of brick per square foot of wall area.

Question 13

Mortar is measured in cubic yards or cubic meters.

Question 14

Masonry work includes construction with clay bricks, concrete bricks and blocks, clay tiles, and natural and artificial stone.

Question 15

A typical example of the kind of work item that is related to masonry work but may not be included in the quote from a subtrade is the item of ____ during construction.

A)foundation masonry work
B)reinforcing masonry work
C)finishing masonry work
D)temporary-bracing masonry work

Question 16

According to The Building Estimator's Reference Book, a 4-inch (102 mm)wall with 1/4-inch (6 mm)brick joints and laid in running bond will have ____ bricks per square foot of wall area.

A)3
B)4
C)7
D)10

Question 17

Trade rules in some locations require the subcontractor supplying reinforcing steel to the project to supply the rebar for the masonry work.

Question 18

In accordance with the general principles followed in the measurement of the work of other trades, masonry work is measured "____."

A)net removed
B)net in place
C)composite in place
D)composite removed

Question 19

Calculating the number of masonry units involves a ____-stage process

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)six

Question 20

There are more variables to consider with concrete blocks than with clay bricks.