Question 1

In which situation(s)is an A- shape CMU used?

Accepted Answer

Where the wall is re

Question 2

Masonry grout has a slump of approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 6 in. 
B) 3 to 4 in. 
C) 4 to 5 in. 
D) 2 to 3 in. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 5 to 6 in. 
B) 3 to 4 in. 
C) 4 to 5 in. 
D) 2 to 3 in. 
E) none of the above.

Question 3

Two methods are used to pour grout in masonry walls. Name them?

Accepted Answer

Low- lift

Question 4

What is the shape of a concrete masonry lintel unit?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the shape of a concrete...

Question 5

Why is granite the preferred stone for kitchen counter tops?

Accepted Answer

Because granite is the densest

Question 6

Which are the most commonly used natural stones in buildings?

Accepted Answer

Granite, limestone,

Question 7

What is the purpose of joint reinforcement in CMU walls?

Accepted Answer

To resist the tensil

Question 8

Slate is

Accepted Answer

A) an igneous rock. 
B) a sedimentary rock. 
C) a metamorphic rock. 
D) none of the above. 
A) an igneous rock. 
B) a sedimentary rock. 
C) a metamorphic rock. 
D) none of the above.

Question 9

Geologically, the earliest rock on the Earth's surface was

Accepted Answer

A) an igneous rock. 
B) a sedimentary rock. 
C) a metamorphic rock. 
D) none of the above. 
A) an igneous rock. 
B) a sedimentary rock. 
C) a metamorphic rock. 
D) none of the above.

Question 10

CMUs with projecting face shells can be used on both sides of a control joint in a wall. The other unit that is commonly used in the same situation is a

Accepted Answer

A) bullnose unit. 
B) sash unit. 
C) scored unit. 
D) lintel unit. 
A) bullnose unit. 
B) sash unit. 
C) scored unit. 
D) lintel unit.

Question 11

What are the typical heights in which CMU lintels are available?

Accepted Answer

8 in. and

Question 12

If a CMU wall is vertically reinforced at 24 in. on centers, which of the following units will you recommend for use in the wall?

Accepted Answer

A) Standard unit with three webs 
B) H- unit 
C) A- unit 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both A and C 
A) Standard unit with three webs 
B) H- unit 
C) A- unit 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both A and C

Question 13

A typical CMU has

Accepted Answer

A) five face shells. 
B) one face shell. 
C) two face shells. 
D) four face shells. 
E) three face shells. 
A) five face shells. 
B) one face shell. 
C) two face shells. 
D) four face shells. 
E) three face shells.

Question 14

Joint reinforcement refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the horizontal reinforcement in a masonry wall. 
B) the vertical reinforcement in a masonry wall. 
C) both vertical and horizontal reinforcement in a masonry wall. 
A) the horizontal reinforcement in a masonry wall. 
B) the vertical reinforcement in a masonry wall. 
C) both vertical and horizontal reinforcement in a masonry wall.

Question 15

Masonry grout is a mixture of

Accepted Answer

A) lime, aggregate, and water. 
B) Portland cement, aggregate, and water. 
C) Portland cement, lime, and water. 
D) Portland cement and water. 
E) none of the above. 
A) lime, aggregate, and water. 
B) Portland cement, aggregate, and water. 
C) Portland cement, lime, and water. 
D) Portland cement and water. 
E) none of the above.

Question 16

CMUs are available as lightweight and normal- weight CMUs. Which one is costlier and which one is preferred by the masons?

Accepted Answer

Lightweight is costl

Question 17

What are the possibilities of center- to- center spacing of reinforcing steel bars (rebars)in CMU walls?

Accepted Answer

8 in., 16

Question 18

The center- to- center spacing of vertical reinforcement in a CMU wall cannot be less than 8 in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a CMU wall is vertically reinforced at 8 in. on centers, which of the following units will you recommend for use in the wall?

Accepted Answer

A) Sash unit 
B) Bond beam unit 
C) Standard unit with three webs 
D) H- unit 
E) A- unit 
A) Sash unit 
B) Bond beam unit 
C) Standard unit with three webs 
D) H- unit 
E) A- unit

Question 20

Which of the following CMU shapes has a rounded corner?

Accepted Answer

A) Unit with projecting face shells 
B) Lintel 
C) Sash unit 
D) Bullnose unit 
E) Scored unit 
A) Unit with projecting face shells 
B) Lintel 
C) Sash unit 
D) Bullnose unit 
E) Scored unit

Exam 25: Masonry Materials-II Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units

In which situation(s)is an A- shape CMU used?

Masonry grout has a slump of approximately

Two methods are used to pour grout in masonry walls. Name them?

What is the shape of a concrete masonry lintel unit?

Why is granite the preferred stone for kitchen counter tops?

Which are the most commonly used natural stones in buildings?

What is the purpose of joint reinforcement in CMU walls?

Slate is

Geologically, the earliest rock on the Earth's surface was

CMUs with projecting face shells can be used on both sides of a control joint in a wall. The other unit that is commonly used in the same situation is a

What are the typical heights in which CMU lintels are available?

If a CMU wall is vertically reinforced at 24 in. on centers, which of the following units will you recommend for use in the wall?

A typical CMU has

Joint reinforcement refers to

Masonry grout is a mixture of

CMUs are available as lightweight and normal- weight CMUs. Which one is costlier and which one is preferred by the masons?

What are the possibilities of center- to- center spacing of reinforcing steel bars (rebars)in CMU walls?

The center- to- center spacing of vertical reinforcement in a CMU wall cannot be less than 8 in.

If a CMU wall is vertically reinforced at 8 in. on centers, which of the following units will you recommend for use in the wall?

Which of the following CMU shapes has a rounded corner?

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