Formulas
The formula for the number of blocks needed for a wall = the Area (sq. ft.) times what number?
What is 1.125?
A noise level of how many decibels or above can cause hearing loss?
What is 85 decibels?
What is the name of the strong nylon cord used to keep each masonry course level and true?
What is a mason's line?
What type of blocks are used to fill in walls and are the most common?
What are stretcher blocks?
This type of masonry view is seen from the SIDE...
What is elevation?
The formula for the number of bags of mortar = the # of blocks times what number?
What is 0.03?
The proper method for lifting is to keep the back straight, spread the feet comfortably and lift with what muscles?
What are leg muscles?
What two cities are in the names of commonly used masonry trowels?
What are London and Philadelphia?
What are two names for the openings in a block?
What are cores and/or cells?
Which view is seen from ABOVE on a blueprint?
What is a plan view?
The formula for the number of bags of sand (ton/cubic yard) = the number of blocks divided by what number?
What is 7
What is the acronym for the government organization whose purpose is to set and enforce worksite safety and health standards?
What is OSHA?
Adjustable tools designed to carry brick are called by what one-word name?
What are tongs?
What is the face-related name for sections of a concrete block that are exposed at the completion of a wall?
What are face shells?
What term (also a kind of fruit, although spelled differently) means a perfect vertical line?
What is plumb?
Cubic yards of concrete = volume (in cubic feet) divided by what number?
What is 27?
Scaffolds that are in use must be examined by a competent person each...?
What is "each day?"
What kind of RULE is a mason's level used by a mason to check a wall vertically called?
What is a plumb rule?
The masonry trade dates back many centuries. In the past, masons used slaked lime. Now, what do they use instead?
What is Portland cement?
The application of a thin coat of mortar is called what?
What is parging?
For a single-layer brick wall, multiply the length of the wall by the height to get the area. Multiply that area by what number between 55 and 65 to get the number of bricks you need? Next, add 10% for wastage.
What is 60?
What is the ACRONYM for a written document that outlines product information and procedures to be used when working with or handling a product?
What is SDS?
What tool should you use after measurements are marked, to lay out straight wall lines before laying masonry units?
What is a chalk line?
Type M, Type S, Type O are all different mortar cements. What is the name of the fourth type of mortar cement?
What is Type N?
When laying block or brick to the line, a space must be left between the line and the top edge of the block to avoid what 3-word problem?
What is "crowding the line?"