Masonry Skills by Kreh Richard T.

Description: About this productProduct InformationMasonry Skills is now in its sixth edition continues to provide reader-friendly, comprehensive coverage that has made it so successful. Updated with the very latest developments in the masonry trade, this book starts by introducing basic work principles, such as working with materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, and progresses to advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more. Within this wide range of coverage, readers have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for a successful career in masonry. This revised edition includes emerging masonry technology and concepts that are relevant to today's masons, like SPEC MIX mortars, Mast Climbing Scaffolds, new corner pole projects, and new information on decorative concrete. Approved by The Brick Industry of America and field-tested by professionals in the field, this book is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to master the skills needed by today's masonry professionals.Product IdentifiersPublisherDelmar Cengage LearningISBN-101418037532ISBN-139781418037536eBay Product ID (ePID)102947961Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2007LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight44.8 OzWidth8in.Height1.2in.Length9.2in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition23Table of ContentIntroductionSECTION 1 SAFETY PRACTICES, TOOLS, EQUIPTMENT AND BASIC TOOL SKILLSUnit 1 - Safety on the Job Unit 2 - Basic Tools of the Masonry TradeUnit 3 - Learning to Use the Basic ToolsUnit 4 - Related Masonry Equipment SECTION 2 DEVELOPMENTS AND MANUFACTURE OF BRICK AND CONCRETE MASONRY UNITSUnit 5 - Development of Clay and Shale BrickUnit 6 - Manufacture of BrickUnit 7 - Development of Concrete Block Unit 8 - Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry Units SECTION 3 LAYING BRICK TO A LINE AND BUILDING A BRICK CORNER Unit 9 - Mixing Mortar Unit 10 - Laying Brick to the LineUnit 11 - Building the Brick CornerSECTION 4 MORTAR AND ESSENTIALS OF BONDINGUnit 12 - Development of Mortar Unit 13 - Types of Mortar and Their CharacteristicsUnit 14 - Introduction to Bonding Unit 15 - Traditional Structural and Pattern BondsSECTION 5 LAYING CONCRETE BLOCKUnit 16 - Laying Concrete Block to the Line Unit 17 - Building the Block Corner Unit 18 - Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for BondingSECTION 6 ESTIMATING BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK BY RULE OF THUMB MATH AND CUTTING WITH THE MAS0NRY SAW Unit 19 - Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb Unit 20 - Estimating Concrete Block Masonry by Rule of ThumbUnit 21 - Cutting with the Masonry SawSECTION 7 MASONRY PRACTICES AND DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTIONUnit 22 - Building a Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete BlockUnit 23 - Cavity and Reinforced Masonry WallsUnit 24 - Masonry Supports, Chases and BearingsUnit 25 - Movement Joints and Intersecting WallsUnit 26 - Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbelling and Wall CopingsUnit 27 - Glass Block MasonrySECTION 8 SCAFFOLDING AND CLEANING MASONRY WORKUnit 28 - Types of ScaffoldingUnit 29 - Safety Rules for Erecting and using scaffoldingUnit 30 - Cleaning Brick and Concrete BlockUnit 31 - Removing Various Stains from Masonry WallsSECTION 9 CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACESUnit 32 - One Flue ChimneyUnit 33 - History, Theory and Function of a Fireplace and ChimneyUnit 34 - Design and Construction of Fireplaces and ChimneysUnit 35 - Multiple-Opening and Heat Circulating FireplacesSECTION 10 ARCHESUnit 36 - Development of ArchesUnit 37 - Construction of Semi-Circular and Segmental ArchesUnit 38 - Construction of a Jack ArchSECTION 11 CONCRETEUnit 39 - Concrete Forms and Placing FootingsUnit 40 - Essentials of Concrete WorkSECTION 12 UNDERSTANDING AND READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGSUnit 41 - Line and Symbol IdentificationUnit 42 - The Working DrawingsUnit 43 - Dimensions and ScalesSECTION 13 MASONRY AS A CAREER AND SELECTED MASONRY PROJECTSUnit 44 - Masonry as a CareerUnit 45 - Selected Masonry Projects GLOSSARY of TERMSIllustratedYesDewey Decimal693.1Age LevelCollege AudienceCopyright Date2008AuthorRichard T. KrehEdition Number6Number of Pages672 PagesEdition DescriptionRevised EditionLc Classification NumberTh5313.K73 2007ReviewsDale Koehler, Purdue University, IN: First and foremost, this is a GREAT TEXTBOOK! Even if nothing were changed, it would be very useful for many, many years. A good "hands-o" textbook is needed to educate trades and construction managers, and this is the best available., IntroductionSECTION 1 SAFETY PRACTICES, TOOLS, EQUIPTMENT AND BASIC TOOL SKILLSUnit 1 - Safety on the Job Unit 2 - Basic Tools of the Masonry TradeUnit 3 - Learning to Use the Basic ToolsUnit 4 - Related Masonry Equipment SECTION 2 DEVELOPMENTS AND MANUFACTURE OF BRICK AND CONCRETE MASONRY UNITSUnit 5 - Development of Clay and Shale BrickUnit 6 - Manufacture of BrickUnit 7 - Development of Concrete Block Unit 8 - Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry Units SECTION 3 LAYING BRICK TO A LINE AND BUILDING A BRICK CORNER Unit 9 - Mixing Mortar Unit 10 - Laying Brick to the LineUnit 11 - Building the Brick CornerSECTION 4 MORTAR AND ESSENTIALS OF BONDINGUnit 12 - Development of Mortar Unit 13 - Types of Mortar and Their CharacteristicsUnit 14 - Introduction to Bonding Unit 15 - Traditional Structural and Pattern BondsSECTION 5 LAYING CONCRETE BLOCKUnit 16 - Laying Concrete Block to the Line Unit 17 - Building the Block Corner Unit 18 - Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for BondingSECTION 6 ESTIMATING BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK BY RULE OF THUMB MATH AND CUTTING WITH THE MAS0NRY SAW Unit 19 - Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb Unit 20 - Estimating Concrete Block Masonry by Rule of ThumbUnit 21 - Cutting with the Masonry SawSECTION 7 MASONRY PRACTICES AND DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTIONUnit 22 - Building a Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete BlockUnit 23 - Cavity and Reinforced Masonry WallsUnit 24 - Masonry Supports, Chases and BearingsUnit 25 - Movement Joints and Intersecting WallsUnit 26 - Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbelling and Wall CopingsUnit 27 - Glass Block MasonrySECTION 8 SCAFFOLDING AND CLEANING MASONRY WORKUnit 28 - Types of ScaffoldingUnit 29 - Safety Rules for Erecting and using scaffoldingUnit 30 - Cleaning Brick and Concrete BlockUnit 31 - Removing Various Stains from Masonry WallsSECTION 9 CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACESUnit 32 - One Flue ChimneyUnit 33 - History, Theory and Function of a Fireplace and ChimneyUnit 34 - Design and Construction of Fireplaces and ChimneysUnit 35 - Multiple-Opening and Heat Circulating FireplacesSECTION 10 ARCHESUnit 36 - Development of ArchesUnit 37 - Construction of Semi-Circular and Segmental ArchesUnit 38 - Construction of a Jack ArchSECTION 11 CONCRETEUnit 39 - Concrete Forms and Placing FootingsUnit 40 - Essentials of Concrete WorkSECTION 12 UNDERSTANDING AND READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGSUnit 41 - Line and Symbol IdentificationUnit 42 - The Working DrawingsUnit 43 - Dimensions and ScalesSECTION 13 MASONRY AS A CAREER AND SELECTED MASONRY PROJECTSUnit 44 - Masonry as a CareerUnit 45 - Selected Masonry Projects GLOSSARY of TERMS, Dale Koehler, Purdue University, IN: First and foremost, this is a GREAT TEXTBOOK! Even if nothing were changed, it would be very useful for many, many years. A good ?hands-o? textbook is needed to educate trades and construction managers, and this is the best available., Dale Koehler, Purdue University, IN: First and foremost, this is a GREAT TEXTBOOK! Even if nothing were changed, it would be very useful for many, many years. A good hands-o textbook is needed to educate trades and construction managers, and this is the best available., Dale Koehler, Purdue University, IN: First and foremost, this is a GREAT TEXTBOOK! Even if nothing were changed, it would be very useful for many, many years. A good hands-o” textbook is needed to educate trades and construction managers, and this is the best available., Dale Koehler, Purdue University, IN: First and foremost, this is a GREAT TEXTBOOK! Even if nothing were changed, it would be very useful for many, many years. A good 'hands-o' textbook is needed to educate trades and construction managers, and this is the best available.Lccn2007-019029

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