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