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Masonry Construction Techniques

WRONG RIGHT

5'-0" 4'-8"
7'-0" 7'-4"

3'-8" 2'-9" 3'-2" 4'-0" 2'-8" 3'-4"

SHADED AREA INDICATES
FIELD CUTTING REQUIRED

2'-2"
3'-2"
2'-9"
14'-6"
3'-8"
2'-9"
WRONG

2'-0"
3'-4"
2'-8"
14'-8"
4'-0"
2'-8" RIGHT

FIGURE 5.1
Modular layout of openings in masonry walls. (adapted from NCMA, TEK 14, National
Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, VA).

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