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MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

required for different types of masonry. Various mix proportions for
both portland cement and lime mortars and for masonry cement mortars
are included in Chapter 4, but for residential work, a Type N mortar is
the most appropriate. The typical mix proportions for a portland cement
and lime mortar are 1:1:6 (1 part portland cement : 1 part hydrated
mason’s lime : 6 parts masonry sand). To make one cubic yard of a Type
1
N portland cement and lime mortar will require 4- 2 sacks of cement, 4-
1 2 sacks of lime, and 1- 2 tons of sand. The typical mix proportions for
1
a masonry cement mortar are 1:3 (1 part masonry cement : 3 parts sand).
To make one cubic yard of Type N masonry cement mortar will require
1
9 sacks of Type N masonry cement and 1- 2 tons of sand.

5.2 Construction Preparation

Before beginning construction, materials must be properly stored and
protected from the weather and supporting elements inspected for
completion and accuracy.

5.2.1 Material Delivery, Storage, and Handling
The methods used to store and handle materials affect both the perfor-
mance and appearance of the finished masonry. Weather should not

STRETCHER HEADER ROWLOCK

SHINER SOAP OR SPLIT SAILOR SOLDIER
QUEEN CLOSER
FIGURE 5-5
Terminology for various orientations of bricks. (from Beall, Christine, Masonry Design and Detailing, 4th edi-
tion, McGraw-Hill, New York).

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