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Types of construction
This document discusses different types of construction, focusing on masonry. It describes masonry as construction using blocks bonded together with a matrix. The main types of masonry discussed are stone masonry, brick masonry, block masonry, reinforced masonry, and composite masonry. Stone masonry uses stone as blocks, discussing the quarrying, dressing, and classifications of stone masonry. Brick masonry describes the manufacturing of bricks and different bonds used. The document also briefly mentions block masonry, reinforced brick masonry, mortars, pointing, and plastering.
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- 1. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION Prepared by Mr. Kore P. N. W. I. T. Solapur TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
- 2. MASONRY Itis defined as the construction with certain blocks or pieces bounded together in a matrix so as form a single united monolithic solid mass Materials: Blocks: a) Stone b) bricks c) Precast concrete Matrix: a) Mud Mortar b) Lime Mortar c) cement Mortar
- 3. TYPES OF MASONRY Stone Masonry Brick Masonry Block Masonry Reinforced Masonry Composite Masonry
- 4. STONE MASONRY Easily available material Stone Masonry is building a structure using as a block material. Use: Forts, Palaces, Buildings
- 5. Stone Quarry Blastingin stone quarry
- 6. DRESSING OF STONE Chisel Hammer Dressing of Stone Modern Tools
- 7. CLASSIFICATION OF STONE MASONRY
- 8. Uncoursed Random RubbleMasonry Rubble Masonry Coursed Random Rubble Masonry
- 9. Uncoursed Random RubbleMasonry
- 10. Uncoursed Squared Rubble Masonry
- 11. Coursed Squared Rubble Masonry Polygonal Rubble Masonry
- 12. Flint Rubble Masonry Dry Rubble Masonry
- 13. ASHLAR MASONRY AshlarMasonry Ashlar block in coarse
- 14. USE OF STONE MASONRY Dams, Building foundations, Temples, Monumental works Building columns, piers, pillars etc. Light Houses and architectural work Arches, domes, lintels, beams etc. The use of this masonry is restricted due to high transportation cost and handling cost.
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- 16. BRICK MASONRY •This Masonry uses artificially manufactured building blocks known as bricks • Indian Standard (I.S.) Brick Size: 190 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm • Nominal Size: 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm • 65 % silica and 30 % Alumina Pure Silica Silica Alumina
- 17. BRICK KILN OpenKiln Tunnel Kiln
- 18. TYPES OF BRICKS Ordinary Brick Fire Brick
- 19. Header Stretcher Header Stretcher
- 20. Load Transfer Mechanism Bricks-pyramid
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- 23. TYPES OF BOND Flemish Bond
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- 27. REINFORCED BRICK MASONRY Reinforcement in the form of mild steel flats, hoop iron, expanded wire mesh is provided to the brick masonry to increase the strength.
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- 30. MORTAR Cement Mortar Lime Mortar
- 31. POINTING It isthe process of finishing of the mortar joints of stone or brick masonry. Process: The mortar joints are racked to a depth of 10 mm, loose mortar is removed from them and refilled by fresh and rich mortar. Use: •For Finishing external walls of the constructions. •To improve the appearance of the structure. •For the protection of exposed surface from weathering effects. •It is the rectification of defective workmanship.
- 33. PLASTERING It isthe process of covering the internal and external surfaces of masonry, particularly brick masonry with a thin layer of mortar (plaster)