Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia - Masonry
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. The common materials of masonry constru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry - Veneer Masonry
Brick veneer construction has strength imparted by a framework of wood or a rough masonry wall of other material over which is placed a l...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Masonry: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Masonry
Masonry See Freemasonry.   (See also: Masonry , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry - Dry Set Masonry
The strength of a masonry wall is not entirely dependent on the bond between the building material and the mortar; the friction between t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brick: Encyclopedia - Brick
A brick is a ceramic block made of kiln-fired material, usually clay or ground shale. Clay bricks are formed in a mould (the soft mud met...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia - Dam
A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment. Mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bond Masonry: Encyclopedia - Bond Masonry
When laying bricks, the manner in which the bricks overlap is called the bond. A brick laid with its longest side exposed is called a str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brickwork: Encyclopedia - Brickwork
Brickwork is produced when a bricklayer uses bricks and mortar to build up structures such as walls, bridges and chimneys. (Brickwork is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclopean Architecture: Encyclopedia - Cyclopean Architecture
Cyclopean architecture was a characteristic building style of Mycenaean Greek civilization. Tombs and citadels were built of huge irregul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Co-freemasonry: Encyclopedia - Co-freemasonry
Co-Freemasonry was founded in France during the nineteenth century. Women being disallowed in Freemasonry, the founders of Co-Freemasonry...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wood-fired Oven: Encyclopedia - Wood-fired Oven
Wood-fired ovens, also known as wood ovens, are for cooking. They are heated by burning wood in a chamber and the food is cooked in that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia - Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organisation. Its members are reportedly joined together by shared ideals of both a moral and metaph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Veneer: Encyclopedia - Veneer
A veneer is a thin covering over something. More specifically, it may refer to: Veneer (wood), a term used in architecture and woodworki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinder Block: Encyclopedia - Cinder Block
For the show on BBC Radio 1, see The Breezeblock. A cinder block, also called a breeze block, concrete block, or Concrete Masonry Unit (C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oven: Encyclopedia - Oven
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. An o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cordwood Construction: Encyclopedia - Cordwood Construction
Cordwood construction (aka "cordwood masonry" or "stackwall construction" or "stackwood construction") is a term used for an alternative ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concrete: Encyclopedia - Concrete
In construction, concrete is a composite building material made from the combination of aggregate and cement binder. The most common form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stone Mason: Encyclopedia - Stone Mason
Stone masons have existed since the dawn of civilization, constructing some of the most long lasting ancient monuments, artifacts and cit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Architectural Terms: Encyclopedia - Architectural Terms
Bahut a dwarf-wall of plain masonry, carrying the roof of a cathedral or church and masked or hidden behind the balustrade. Cable molding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Voussoir: Encyclopedia - Voussoir
An element in an arch. Though each wedge shaped unit in an arch or vault is known as a voussoir, there are two specific voussoir componen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashlar: Encyclopedia - Ashlar
Ashlar is dressed stone work of any type of stone. Ashlar blocks are large rectangular blocks of masonry sculpted to have square edges an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Block: Encyclopedia - Block
Block may refer to: A city block is the smallest part of a town enclosed by streets. Railways are divided into blocks guarded by combina...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Masonry: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Masonry
Masonry See Freemasonry.   (See also: Masonry , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Masonry: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Masonry
Masonry Operative masonry, the art of building in stone; speculative and emblematic Freemasonry, called such since 1717 when four Engl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry Oven: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry Oven - Technology
The function of a masonry oven is to trap and radiate heat from a fire, either built within the oven itself (a black or Roman oven, as de...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magnetic Masonry: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Magnetic Masonry
Magnetic Masonry Also iatric masonry (from Greek iatrike the art of healing)   A brotherhood of healers, greatly used by the Brot...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magnetic Masonry: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Magnetic Masonry
Magnetic Masonry. Also called "Iatric" masonry. It is described as a Brotherhood of Healers (from iatrike a Greek word meani...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bond Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Bond Masonry - Running Bond
This is the most common bond in modern times, as it is easy to lay. It consists of course entirely comprised of stretchers (giving its al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Types Of Dams
Dams may be classified according to structure, intended purpose or height. Based on structure and material used, dams are classified as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bond Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Bond Masonry - Flemish Bond
Flemish Bond has historically always been considered the most decorative bond, and for this reason was used extensively for dwellings unt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Types Of Dams
Dams may be classified according to structure, intended purpose or height. Based on structure and material used, dams are classified as t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Masonry Noncombustible Construction: Property Insurance Glossary Dictionary - Masonry Noncombustible Construction
Definition and meaning of Masonry Noncombustible Construction :   Masonry Noncombustible Construction: A building which has ext...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Joisted Masonry Construction: Property Insurance Glossary Dictionary - Joisted Masonry Construction
Definition and meaning of Joisted Masonry Construction :   Joisted Masonry Construction: A building which has exterior walls co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brick: Encyclopedia Ii - Brick - History
In the Near East and India, bricks have been in use for more than five thousand years. The Tigris-Euphrates plain lacks rocks and trees. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brick: Encyclopedia Ii - Brick - History
In the Near East and India, bricks have been in use for more than five thousand years. The Tigris-Euphrates plain lacks rocks and trees. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drill Bit: Encyclopedia Ii - Drill Bit - Masonry Drill
The masonry bit shown here is a variation of the twist drill bit. The bulk of the tool is a relatively soft steel, and is machined with a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - Position Of The Fudosi Towards Masonry
A document by FUDOSI titled "Rapport sur les ordres et sociétés initiatiques. 12/10/1941", written by FUDOSI Imperator Emille Dantinne,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Other Considerations
The best place for building a dam is a narrow part of a deep river valley; the valley sides can then act as natural walls. The primary fu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dowel: Encyclopedia Ii - Dowel - Woodworking
Dowels are commonly used in woodworking to reinforce joints. Dowels are also often used to support shelves and other components in cabine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Other Considerations
The best place for building a dam is a narrow part of a deep river valley; the valley sides can then act as natural walls. The primary fu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Spillways
A spillway is a section of a dam designed to pass water from the upstream side of a dam to the downstream side. Many spillways have flood...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Examples Of Dams
Dam - Failed dams. South Fork Dam - 1889 St. Francis Dam - 1928 Malpasset - 1959 Vajont Dam - 1961 Baldwin Hills Dam - 1963 Buffalo Cr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Spillways
A spillway is a section of a dam designed to pass water from the upstream side of a dam to the downstream side. Many spillways have flood...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Examples Of Dams
Dam - Failed dams. South Fork Dam - 1889 St. Francis Dam, Los Angeles, California - 1928 Malpasset, Côte d'Azur, France - 1959 Vajont...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Principles And Activities
Freemasonry upholds the principles of "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth" (or in France: "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"). It teaches mora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Examples Of Dams
Dam - Failed dams. Baldwin Hills Dam - 1963 Banqiao and Shimantan Dams - 1975 Big Bay Dam, Mississippi - 2004 Buffalo Creek Flood - 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brick: Encyclopedia Ii - Brick - Construction And Types
Hard-burned brick should be used for face work exposed to the weather, and soft brick for filling, foundations, and the like. The mainsta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brick: Encyclopedia Ii - Brick - Use
Bricks are typically for building. In the USA at one time, it was popular to pave roads with bricks, but they were found incapable of wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heber C. Kimball: Encyclopedia Ii - Heber C. Kimball - Early Life
Heber Chase Kimball was born June 14, 1801 to Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding in Sheldon, Franklin County, Vermont. Kimball's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Criticism Persecution And Prosecution
Because of the sometimes secret nature of its rituals and activities, Freemasonry has long been suspected by both church and state of eng...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Membership Requirements
Freemasonry accepts members from almost any monotheistic religion. While atheists and agnostics are unreservedly accepted in lodges worki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - History Of Freemasonry
The origins of Freemasonry are unknown. The Masonic ritual claims that the fraternity was founded by the workmen who built King Solomonâ€...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Organizational Structure
There are many different jurisdictions of governance of Freemasonry, each sovereign and independent of the others, and usually defined ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Organisational Structure
There are many different jurisdictions of governance of Freemasonry, each sovereign and independent of the others, and usually defined ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Ritual And Symbols
The Freemasons rely heavily on the architectural symbolism of the medieval operative Masons who actually worked in stone. One of their pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Freemasonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Freemasonry - Contemporary Challenges
Like many other fraternal organisations in the post-World War II era, Freemasonry in some districts of the United States, the UK and othe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Legal Investigations Of Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi - Dilatory tactics. Silvio Berlusconi undoubtedly has a rather long record of judicial trials, as several crimes have...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drill Bit: Encyclopedia Ii - Drill Bit - Holesaw
Holesaws have the same general mechanical construction as the diamond core drill bit, but, instead of the abrasive effect of diamonds, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - Background
FUDOSI was an attempt to create a federation of all true mystical orders and protect themselves and the people from frauds. Its mission w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - The Nature Of Fudosi
In the following quote you can read more information about the nature of FUDOSI: "Some persons, whose minds have not as yet received suff...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - Organised Conventions
During its existence, FUDOSI organised eight conventions: 1934 August 8 - August 16: Brussels, Belgium 1936, September: Brussels, Belgiu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - Leadership And Organisation
After the first organised convention in 1934, 12 Members were chosen to form the Supreme Council, led by 3 Imperators: Sar Hieronymus (E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fudosi: Encyclopedia Ii - Fudosi - Associated Organisations
Here is a list of the orders and societies represented on the first FUDOSI convention of 1934: ORDRE DE LA ROSE+CROIX UNIVERSELLE (Sar H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drill Bit: Encyclopedia Ii - Drill Bit - Diamond Core Bit
Diamond core drill bits are used to bore large holes in brick, concrete and stone. They are not generally used in other materials. The bi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Freemasonry: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Freemasonry
Freemasonry. See MASONRY   (See also: Freemasonry , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drill Bit: Encyclopedia Ii - Drill Bit - Installer Bit
Installer bits are a type of twist drill bit for use with a hand-portable power tool. They are also known as bell-hanger bits or fishing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oven: Encyclopedia Ii - Oven - Front-loaded Bread Ovens
Culinary historians credit the Greeks for developing bread baking into an art. Proper front-loaded bread ovens originated in Ancient Gree...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brick Construction: Insurance Terms Dictionary - Brick Construction
Definition and meaning of Brick Construction :   Brick Construction: Refers to a building where at least 75% of the exterior wa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brick Construction: Insurance Terms Dictionary - Brick Construction
Definition and meaning of Brick Construction :   Brick Construction: Refers to a building where at least 75% of the exterior wa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Craft: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Craft
CRAFT (The):  Traditional Witchcraft;  Masonry as referred to by Masons; Wicca.   (See also: CRAFT , Magickal Tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heber C. Kimball: Encyclopedia Ii - Heber C. Kimball - Joining The Lds Church
Kimball writes that he had always contemplated things like salvation and religion since he was about 12 years old. The directions provide...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heber C. Kimball: Encyclopedia Ii - Heber C. Kimball - Church Service
Shortly after his baptism, Kimball was ordained an elder by Joseph Young, and began proselyting in the neighboring areas with Joseph and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Craft: Pagan Denominations Dictionary On Craft
CRAFT (The): The Magickal Arts and practices of Traditional Witchcraft; those who belong to the Craft, who practice the Craft and its ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Martinists: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Martinists
Martinists. A Society in France, founded by a great mystic called the Marquis de St. Martin, a disciple of Martinez Pasqualis. It was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concrete: Encyclopedia Ii - Concrete - Self Compacting Concretes
During the 1980s a number of countries including Japan, Sweden and France developed a range of concretes that were self-compacting. These...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concrete: Encyclopedia Ii - Concrete - Shotcrete / Sprayed Concrete
Main article: Shotcrete Shotcrete uses compressed air to shoot (cast) concrete to a frame or structure. Shotcrete is mostly used for rock...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arch Bridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Arch Bridge - Simple Compression Arch Bridges
Arch bridge - Advantage in use of simple materials. Stone and other such materials are strong in compression and somewhat so in shear, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concrete: Encyclopedia Ii - Concrete - Workability
Workability is the ability of a fresh (plastic) concrete mix to fill the form/mould properly with the desired work (vibration) and withou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concrete: Encyclopedia Ii - Concrete - Characteristics
During hydration and hardening, concrete needs to develop certain physical and chemical properties, among others, mechanical strength, lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Early Years
Berlusconi was born in an upper middle-class family in Milan; his father Luigi worked at a small bank, Banca Rasini, of which he became g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Business Career
Silvio Berlusconi - Milano 2. Berlusconi's business career began in the construction business in the 1960s. His first entry into the me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Political Career
Silvio Berlusconi - Going Down into the Field. In the early 1990s, the two largest Italian majority Parties, the Christian Democrats (D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Policies
As he founded his Forza Italia party and entered politics, Berlusconi expressed support for "freedom, the individual, family, enterprise,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Legislative Actions
Berlusconi's government passed many pieces of legislation, among which: The reform of the labour system, strongly opposed by labor union...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Controversy
Silvio Berlusconi - Statements about Mussolini. On one occasion, Berlusconi stated that "Benito Mussolini's regime hadn't killed a sing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silvio Berlusconi: Encyclopedia Ii - Silvio Berlusconi - Personality
Berlusconi is admired by some Italians for his tremendous success as a businessman; they praise what they consider his innovative ideas a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Environmental Impacts
(Source: Canadian Geographic) More than half of the world’s large rivers have been dammed, regulating and flooding approximately 400,00...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dam: Encyclopedia Ii - Dam - Environmental Impacts
(Source: Canadian Geographic) More than half of the world’s large rivers have been dammed, regulating and flooding approximately 400,00...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Martinists: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Martinists
Martinists Followers of French mystic Louis Claude de Saint-Martin (1743-1803). After a brief career in the army, he devoted himself t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cyclopean Structures: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Cyclopean Structures
Cyclopean Structures Applied by the Greeks to certain architecture of huge stones without mortar, such as found in Tiryns and Mycenae,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ragon, J: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ragon, J
Ragon, J. M. A French Mason, a distinguished writer and great symbologist, who tried to bring Masonry back to its pristine purity. He ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ardvreck Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Ardvreck Castle - Location
Standing on a rocky promontory jutting out into Loch Assynt in north west Scotland, Ardvreck Castle is a ruined castle dating from the 16...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drill: Encyclopedia Ii - Drill - Types
There are many types of drill; some powered by hand and others using electricity or compressed air as the motive power. Drills with a per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Schnoebelen: Encyclopedia Ii - William Schnoebelen - Criticisms
Most of the groups involved in Schnoebelen's accusations have rejected his claims as fiction. Some allege that his writings contain error...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silicosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Silicosis - Silica
Silica is the second most common mineral on earth. It is found in concrete, masonry, sandstone, rock, paint, and other abrasives. The cut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scottish Rite: Encyclopedia Ii - Scottish Rite - The Degrees
Difficult for non-Masons to comprehend, completion of the first three Masonic degrees represents the attainment of the highest rank in al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tiryns: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Tiryns
Tiryns A city in Argolis, belonging to the Achaean age, said to have been founded by Proetus, brother of Acrisius, who was succeeded b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry - Stone
Stone blocks used in masonry can be "dressed" or "rough." Stone masonry utilizing dressed stones is known as ashlar masonry, whereas maso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry - Concrete Block
Blocks of cinder concrete ("cinder blocks" or "breezeblocks"), ordinary concrete ("concrete blocks"), or hollow tile are generically know...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masonry: Encyclopedia Ii - Masonry - Concrete Block
Blocks of cinder concrete ("cinder blocks" or "breezeblocks"), ordinary concrete ("concrete blocks"), or hollow tile are generically know...   » Read the article