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Archeological Dig. Looking for brick terminology. Searching the Internet. Hello fellow seeker of information. We are going to look for information about man-kinds oldest trade. We are going to dig for information through the web of the internet with the clues
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Archeological Dig Looking for brick terminology
Searching the Internet Hello fellow seeker of information. We are going to look for information about man-kinds oldest trade. We are going to dig for information through the web of the internet with the clues provided. Enter the following hieroglyphics (URL’s)and look for the answers.
Bonds or Patterns In masonry, we refer to a pattern as a bond. Follow these web sites to figure out the names of some of the most common bonds. • http://www.cmhpf.org/kids/guideboox/brick.html • http://www.oldvirginiabrick.com/technical/bond_patterns.html • http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/raking-stretcher-bond.html
Course and Wythe Course and wythe are in every wall. Go to these websites to learn what each one is. • http://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14045/css/14045_148.htm • http://www.answers.com/topic/wythe
Brick Positions There is only 6 of them but their names are important to the description and design of a wall. Visit Here to find out the names: • http://www.masonryeducation.org/onlineresources/instructor.html • http://www.oldvirginiabrick.com/technical/varied_brick_positions.html
Mortar is the message between the bricks. The mortar can make a wall look great. It can also make a wall look bad if attention to detail isn’t paid. What are head and bed joints? • http://www.nachi.org/mortar-joints.htm What are the types of mortar joints? • http://www.myguardian.com/code/mortarjoint/MortarJoints.pdf • http://www.masonrysystems.org/pdf/Mortar-joint-fullness-tech-memo001.pdf What role does water and light play in choosing a mortar joint? Answer in a 2 paragraph summary on a separate piece of paper. Be specific and give examples.
Once you have discovered the information… All of this information will be used within your beginning build portfolio.