Knowra Masonry Masonry Masonry is construction using units such as stone, brick, or concrete block joined with mortar. Its strength and behavior depend on the units, joints, and arrangement.
Mortar : A workable mixture, usually of cementitious binder, sand, and water, used to bond masonry units. Mortar bonds the units and transfers forces across their joints.
Brick : A small rectangular building unit made from fired clay or other materials. Bricks are among the most familiar units used in masonry construction.
Brickwork : Construction made from bricks arranged in courses, commonly bonded with mortar. Brickwork is a distinct, widespread form of masonry with characteristic bonds and finishes.
Concrete : A composite construction material made from cement, water, and aggregates, which hardens into a solid mass. Cast concrete forms continuous elements, unlike masonry’s assembly of separate units and joints.
Masonry bond : The arrangement of masonry units in courses, including how vertical joints are positioned. Bonding patterns distribute loads and prevent continuous vertical joints from weakening a wall.
Stone : Naturally occurring rock used as a building material after quarrying and shaping. Stone masonry relies on the size, shape, and properties of natural rock units.
Stone masonry : Construction using natural stone units, laid either roughly or in carefully shaped courses. Stone masonry ranges from irregular rubble walls to precise ashlar construction.
Timber framing : A building system in which a framework of timber members supports floors and roofs. Timber framing carries loads through connected members rather than stacked masonry units.
Arch : A curved structure that spans an opening by transferring loads mainly through compression. Masonry arches use shaped units and compression to span openings.
Concrete masonry unit : A block-shaped building unit made from concrete, commonly used to construct walls. Concrete blocks provide a standardized alternative to brick and cut stone.
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