Question

a.For standard pressed brick and 1 brick-thick wall, describe the vertical connection in the middle by drawing with free hands.

b.Describe a plain weave with a brick-thick hollow block brick by drawing with free hands

Answer 1

1)

Usually standard pressed breaks have grooves so that they will interlock among themselves, forming a perfect bond.

Jointsof alternate layers should not comes in single vertical line,bricks should be bonded perfectly with suitable mortar at evrev joints

Sometimes for long walls we may provide a columns after certain interval ,or we may build walls in Sig sag manner so that arching action provide more support and is economic

Sometimes reinforcement is provided around or inside the masonary wall to provide additional support

2)

In hollow brick block masonary can be made in the same way as that of ordinary brick masonary,but inorder to increase the strength of the wall reinforcement is provided either vertically or horizontally or both providing more strength and temperature insulation,more economic etc

Sometimes a two layers of bricks are layed with a cavity inside the two ,providing a insulation inside the building,and it is more economic

There are many types of masonry depending upon the type of structure,material,place etc