1. Section 1: Safety Practices, Tools, Equipment, and Basic Tool Skills
2. Unit 1: Safety on the Job
3. Objectives
4. The Importance of Proper Dress
5. Arranging Materials Safely in the Work Area
6. Safety Nets and Personal Fall Protection
7. Using Tools Safely
8. Scaffolding Safety
9. Ergonomics
10. Equipment Safety
11. When an Injury Occurs
12. Hazardous Materials
13. Summary
14. Achievement Review
15. Unit 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
16. Objectives
17. Trowels
18. Hammers
19. The Plumb Rule and Level
20. Masonry Folding Scale Rules
21. The Brick Set or Blocking Chisel
22. Standard Mason’s Chisel
23. Plugging or Joint Chisel
24. Lines
25. Fastening the Line
26. Jointers
27. Mason’s Brush
28. Steel Square
29. Chalk Box
30. Tool Bag
31. Grout Bag
32. Achievement Review
33. Unit 3: Learning to Use the Basic Tools
34. Objectives
35. Safety Notes
36. Spreading Mortar with the Mason’s Trowel
37. Laying the Brick
38. Leveling and Plumbing the Course
39. Checking the Height with the Modular Rule
40. Striking the Work
41. Brushing the Wall
42. Cutting Brick
43. Progress Check
44. Achievement Review
45. Unit 4: Related Equipment
46. Objectives
47. Manual Tools
48. Power-Driven Equipment
49. Achievement Review
50. Section 2: Development and Manufacture of Brick and Concrete Block Masonry Units
51. Unit 5: Development of Clay and Shale Brick
52. Objectives
53. The Development of Brick
54. The Modern Brick
55. Brick Sizes and Shapes
56. Selecting Brick for a Job and Building a Sample Panel
57. Achievement Review
58. Unit 6: Manufacture of Brick
59. Objectives
60. Introduction
61. Steps in the Manufacturing Process
62. Achievement Review
63. Unit 7: Development of Concrete Block
64. Objectives
65. Early Development of Concrete Block
66. Block-Making Machines
67. Lightweight Aggregates
68. Characteristics and Properties of Concrete Block
69. Block Sizes
70. Block Shapes
71. Achievement Review
72. Unit 8: Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry Units
73. Objectives
74. Introduction
75. Block Production
76. Achievement Review
77. Section 3: Laying Brick to a Line and Building a Brick Corner
78. Unit 9: Mixing Mortar
79. Objectives
80. Assembling and Storing Mixing Materials
81. Standard Proportions for Mortar Mixtures
82. Mixing Mortar Manually
83. Mixing Mortar with the Power Mixer
84. Helpful Tips to Follow When Mixing in a Power Mixer
85. Problems Encountered in Mixing Mortar
86. Mortar for Training Purposes
87. Spec Mix
88. Achievement Review
89. Unit 10: Laying Brick to the Line
90. Objectives
91. Laying Brick
92. Points to Remember
93. Achievement Review
94. Unit 11: Building the Brick Corner
95. Objectives
96. The Rack-Back Lead
97. Building an outside Brick Corner in the Stretcher Bond
98. Parging the Corner
99. Toothing the Corner
100. Inside Corner
101. Progress Check
102. Achievement Review
103. Section 4: Mortar and Essentials of Bonding
104. Unit 12: The Development of Mortar
105. Objectives
106. History of Mortar
107. Ingredients of Mortar
108. Key Factors That Control the Performance of Mortars
109. Achievement Review
110. Unit 13: Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics
111. Objectives
112. Introduction
113. Classifications of Mortars
114. Proportions and Property Specifications for Mortars
115. Portland Cement-Hydrated Lime Mortars
116. Recommended Uses of Mortar
117. Portland-Lime Mortar
118. Admixtures in Mortar
119. Efflorescence
120. Water Content of Mortar
121. Repointing Mortar Joints in Historical Buildings
122. Achievement Review
123. Unit 14: Introduction to Bonding
124. Objectives
125. Bond
126. Mortar Bond
127. The Structural Bond
128. The Pattern Bond
129. Achievement Review
130. Unit 15: Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds
131. Objectives
132. The Running or All Stretcher Bond
133. The Common Bond
134. The Flemish Bond
135. English Bond
136. The Stack Bond
137. Garden Wall Bond
138. Dry Bonding the Masonry Unit
139. Achievement Review
140. Section 5: Laying Concrete Block
141. Unit 16: Laying Concrete Block to the Line
142. Objectives
143. Spreading Mortar
144. Laying the First Course
145. Applying the Head Joint
146. Positioning Block
147. Adjusting Block
148. Installing the Closure Block
149. Reinforcing Bed Joints of Concrete Block
150. Tooling Joints
151. Cutting Concrete Block
152. Safety Practices on the Job
153. Repointing the Wall
154. Care and Protection of the Work
155. Achievement Review
156. Unit 17: Building the Block Corner
157. Objectives
158. Building with Block versus Building with Brick
159. Constructing a Block Corner
160. Building the Corner to the Specified Height
161. Installing Wire Reinforcement in Joints
162. Striking or Tooling the Mortar Joints
163. Progress Check
164. Achievement Review
165. Unit 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding
166. Objectives
167. Running Bond
168. Stack Bond
169. Planning the Bond
170. Bonding Brick and Concrete Blocks to Form a Wall
171. Rules for Bonding
172. Achievement Review
173. Section 6: Estimating Brick and Concrete Block by Rule-of-Thumb Math and Cutting with the Masonry Sa
174. Unit 19: Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb
175. Objectives
176. The Importance of Estimating
177. The Wall-Area Method
178. Estimating Square Feet
179. Estimating Brick
180. Estimating Masonry Cement
181. Estimating Sand
182. Estimating Material Cost on the Job
183. Estimating Labor Costs for Brick Masonry Work
184. Achievement Review
185. Unit 20: Estimating Concrete Block Masonry Materials
186. Objectives
187. Masonry Cement Mortar Needed
188. Determining the Number of Units
189. Estimating Materials for a Foundation by Rule of Thumb
190. Totaling Materials
191. Estimating Labor Costs
192. Points to Remember
193. Two Handy Time-Savers to Use When Estimating Concrete Block
194. Achievement Review
195. Unit 21: Cutting with the Masonry Saw
196. Objectives
197. Description of the Masonry Saw
198. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cutting with Wet Blades
199. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cutting with a Dry Blade
200. Blade Safety Rules You Should Follow from OSHA
201. General Safety Practices to Follow When Operating the Masonry Saw
202. Making Cuts with the Saw
203. Cutting around Electrical Boxes
204. Slabs
205. Rips
206. Bond Beam
207. Cutting Angles
208. Care of the Saw
209. Using the Saw to the Best Advantage
210. Achievement Review
211. Section 7: Masonry Practices and Details of Construcion
212. Unit 22: Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete Block
213. Objectives
214. Tying Tiers Together with Headers
215. Using Metal Ties
216. Achievement Review
217. Unit 23: Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls
218. Objectives
219. Cavity Walls
220. Reinforced Masonry Walls
221. Progress Check
222. Achievement Review
223. Unit 24: Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings
224. Objectives
225. Lintels
226. Piers
227. Steel Bearing Plates
228. Pilasters
229. Buttress
230. Chases and Recesses
231. Solid Masonry-Bearing Walls
232. Laying Units around Door and Window Frames
233. Achievement Review
234. Unit 25: Movement Joints and Intersecting Walls
235. Objectives
236. Movement Joints in Masonry Buildings
237. Bond Breaks
238. Intersecting Walls
239. Achievement Review
240. Unit 26: Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings
241. Objectives
242. Setting Anchor Bolts
243. Fasteners for Brick Masonry That Can Be Installed during Construction
244. Other Types of Fasteners to Attach to a Masonry Wall after It Has Been Built
245. Brick Corbeling
246. Copings
247. General Information on Masonry Coping
248. Achievement Review
249. Unit 27: Glass Block Masonry
250. Objectives
251. Introduction
252. Three Basic Installation Methods
253. Mortar Needs
254. Main Differences between Mortar I and Mortar II Installations
255. Panel Anchor Details
256. Cleaning Glass Blocks That are Installed in Mortar
257. Installing a Glass Block Walk-In Shower
258. Commercial Installations of Glass Block
259. Conclusion
260. Achievement Review
261. Section 8: Scaffolding and Cleaning Masonry Work
262. Unit 28: Types of Scaffolding
263. Objectives
264. Tubular Steel Sectional Scaffolding
265. Adjustable Tower Scaffolding
266. Suspended or Swinging Scaffolding
267. Safety Tips That Apply in Particular to Mast Climbing Platform Scaffolding (MCWP)
268. Common Sense Scaffolding Hazards
269. Achievement Review
270. Unit 29: Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding
271. Objectives
272. Safety Rules
273. Safety in Structural Components
274. Special Problems of Rolling and Suspended Scaffolding
275. Scaffolding Requirements from the OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction
276. General Precautions in Scaffolding
277. Falls
278. Achievement Review
279. Unit 30: Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block
280. Objectives
281. General Information
282. New Rules and Tips for Cleaning New Brickwork
283. Brickwork
284. Concrete Block
285. Achievement Review
286. Unit 31: Removing Various Stains from Masonry Walls
287. Objectives
288. Internally Caused Stains
289. Safety Practices to Follow When Working with Masonry Cleaners
290. Handy Cleaning Tips
291. Some General Recommendations on Cleaning Masonry
292. Achievement Review
293. Section 9: Chimneys and Fireplaces
294. Unit 32: One-Flue Chimneys
295. Objectives
296. The Chimney Base
297. Mortar for the Chimney
298. Units for the Chimney
299. Installing the Cleanout Door
300. The Flue Lining
301. Beginning Installation
302. Installing Wood Framing around Chimneys
303. Installing Flashing at the Roof
304. Capping the Chimney
305. Checking for a Good Draft
306. The Importance of Good Workmanship
307. Building Code Requirements
308. Sealants
309. Wood Stove Installation
310. Chimneys Built to Serve Appliances
311. Achievement Review
312. Unit 33: History, Theory, and Function of a Fireplace and Chimney
313. Objectives
314. History of the Fireplace
315. Basement Fireplaces
316. Two- (Or More) Flue Chimneys
317. Achievement Review
318. Unit 34: Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys
319. Objectives
320. Factors to Consider When Building a Fireplace
321. Recommended Method of Building a Fireplace
322. Laying out the Foundation
323. Installing the Rough Hearth
324. The Finished Hearth and Rough Opening
325. Allowance in Rough Opening for Raised Hearth
326. Laying the Hearth
327. Fireplace Openings
328. Laying out the Firebox
329. Building the Walls of the Firebox
330. The Smoke Shelf
331. Fireplace Throat and Damper
332. Installing the Damper
333. Building the Smoke Chamber
334. Forming the Smoke Chamber
335. Determining the Size of Flue Linings
336. Nonmodular and Modular Size Flue Linings
337. Setting the Flue Lining over the Smoke Chamber
338. Building the Front Facing of the Fireplace
339. A Chimney with More Than One Fireplace
340. Essentials of Fireplace Construction
341. Building the First Fire in the Fireplace
342. Building an Add-On Chimney and Fireplaces
343. Achievement Review
344. Unit 35: Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces
345. Objectives
346. Dampers for Multiple-Opening Fireplaces
347. Advantages of the Multiple-Opening Damper
348. Determining the Flue Size for Multiple-Opening Fireplaces
349. Development of Metal Heat-Circulating Fireplaces
350. Circulation of Heat
351. Thickness of Sides of Heat Chamber
352. Economy
353. Construction Details
354. Grilles and Ducts
355. Installation
356. Importance of Following Manufacturer’s Instructions
357. Projected Corner Fireplace
358. Achievement Review
359. Section 10: Arches
360. Unit 36: Development of Arches
361. Objectives
362. Brief History
363. Classes of Arches
364. Arch Construction
365. Arch Terminology
366. Applying Arch Terminology to the Construction of a Minor Arch
367. Uses of Arches in Structures Today
368. Achievement Review
369. Unit 37: Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches
370. Objectives
371. Introduction
372. Wood Arch Forms
373. Determining the Correct Curvature for an Arch
374. Setting the Form in Place
375. Marking off the Arch Brick on the Face of the Form
376. Laying the Arch Brick on the Wood Center Arch Form
377. Bonded Arch with Soldier Course
378. Rowlock or Header Arches
379. Flashing and Weep Holes for Arches
380. Workmanship
381. Tying in the Arch with the Backing Work
382. Removing the Arch Form and Repointing the Mortar Joints
383. Segmental Arch
384. Achievement Review
385. Unit 38: Construction of a Jack Arch
386. Objectives
387. Introduction
388. Types of Jack Arches
389. Laying out a Jack Arch from the Radial Center Point
390. Marking off Spacing of the Arch Brick
391. Laying the Jack Arch in Mortar
392. Achievement Review
393. Section 11: Concrete
394. Unit 39: Concrete Forms and Placing Footings
395. Objectives
396. Introduction
397. Size of the Footings
398. Steel Reinforcement
399. Concrete for Footings
400. How to Estimate Concrete for a Footing
401. Types of Footings
402. Placing Concrete for Footings
403. Care of Tools
404. Curing Time
405. Other Uses of Forms for Concrete
406. Summary
407. Achievement Review
408. Unit 40: Essentials of Concrete Work
409. Objectives
410. Ingredients of Concrete
411. Testing Concrete on the Job
412. Preparation to Place Concrete
413. Tools Needed to Finish Concrete
414. Specialty Concrete Finishing Tools
415. Placing the Concrete
416. Finishing Concrete
417. Finishes for Concrete
418. Curing
419. Problem Areas in Concrete
420. Proportions to Mix Your Own Concrete
421. Achievement Review
422. Section 12: Understanding and Reading Construction Drawings
423. Unit 41: Line and Symbol Identification
424. Objectives
425. The Use of Lines in Plans
426. Symbols
427. Abbreviations
428. Schedules
429. Achievement Review
430. Unit 42: The Working Drawings
431. Objectives
432. Specifications
433. Brief History of the Construction Specifications Institute
434. Plot Plan
435. Floor and Foundation Plan
436. Elevation Drawing
437. Sectional Drawings
438. Detailed Drawing
439. Revisions to the Working Drawing
440. Care of the Working Drawing
441. Achievement Review
442. Unit 43: Dimensions and Scales
443. Objectives
444. Dimensioning
445. Scales and the Working Drawing
446. The Use of Rules in Dimensioning Drawings
447. Achievement Review
448. Appendix A: Selected Masonry Projects
449. Appendix B: Additional Resources
450. Glossary / Glosario
451. Index

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