Question 1

Coping should be laid in mortar as other masonry is laid.

Accepted Answer

Coping (the top course of a wall or parapet) should be securely laid in mortar, just like any other masonry work. This ensures stability, durability, and proper waterproofing of the wall.

Question 2

Installing anchor bolts is the job of a carpenter.

Accepted Answer

Installing anchor bolts is typically done by a construction worker or a specialized tradesperson such as a concrete worker, rather than a carpenter.

Question 3

Wall plugs should not be placed and mortared in the mortar joints as the brick are being laid.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

______ are used to fasten a member of a structure, such as a wooden plate, to the structure itself.&#10;A) Ties&#10;B) Nailing blocks&#10;C) Anchor bolts&#10;D) Toggle bolts

Accepted Answer

Anchor bolts are specifically designed for the purpose of fastening structural members to a building or other structure. They are designed to provide strong, reliable attachment points for things like plates, beams, or other components of a building's framework. Ties, nailing blocks, and toggle bolts are all different types of fasteners, but none are specifically designed for this purpose.

Question 5

Toggle bolts are made of _____ .&#10;A) steel or plastic&#10;B) wood&#10;C) wood or rubber&#10;D) compressed sawdust

Accepted Answer

Toggle bolts are typically made of steel or sometimes, plastic. Wood, rubber, and compressed sawdust are not commonly used materials for toggle bolts.

Question 6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding metal wall plugs?&#10;A) They cannot contain wooden inserts.&#10;B) Their inserts must be made of rubber.&#10;C) Metal wall plugs cannot contain inserts of any type.&#10;D) They are made of galvanized metal.

Accepted Answer

Metal wall plugs are typically made of galvanized metal, which allows them to resist rust and corrosion. They do not typically contain wooden or rubber inserts, as the metal is designed to hold screws securely in place.

Question 7

Corbeling is strictly decorative.

Accepted Answer

Corbeling can be both functional and decorative. In architecture, corbeling refers to a technique of layering stones or bricks in a slightly cantilevered manner to support the weight of a structure, such as in a corbel arch. Corbeling can also be used purely for decorative purposes, such as in a cornice or a corbelled turret.

Question 8

There are a variety of screw shields and plugs made of plastic, fiber, rubber, nylon, and lead.

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are various types of screw shields and plugs made of different materials like plastic, fiber, rubber, nylon, and lead.

Question 9

_____ is a material used to cap or cover a masonry wall to prevent moisture penetration.&#10;A) Corbeling&#10;B) Calk&#10;C) Mortar&#10;D) Coping

Accepted Answer

Coping is specifically designed to keep water from saturating the top of a wall. It is typically made out of concrete, stone, or metal, and is sloped slightly downward away from the wall to direct water away from the masonry surface. Corbeling refers to a technique used to support weight and add decorative elements to a wall, calk is a type of sealant used to fill gaps or cracks, and mortar is a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bond masonry materials together.

Question 10

_____, as applied to brick masonry work, is the projection of successive courses of brick out from the face side of a wall to form a shelf or ledge and support the wall above.&#10;A) Coping&#10;B) Anchoring&#10;C) Gingerbread work&#10;D) Corbeling

Accepted Answer

Corbeling is the projection of successive courses of brick out from the face side of a wall to form a shelf or ledge and support the wall above. Coping refers to the protective cap or top of a wall, anchoring is the method of securing a wall to its foundation, and gingerbread work is decorative architectural detailing.

Deck 26: Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings