05 CONSTRUCTION TECHINQUE 1

Brick Closer

Closer is a small piece of A brick cut along the lengthwise so that the one long face remain uncut to maintain the bond pattern at the end of the masonry walls.

Brick Masonry the process of laying bricks and to bond them properly with mortar to form a desired structure which can transmit the superimposed load safely to the foundation. In case of permanent construction lime and cement mortar are used for brick masonry, but in case of temporary construction mud mortar can also do the work.

Stone Masonry

Stone masonry is a type of building masonry construction that uses stones and mortar. This construction technique is used for building foundations, floors, retaining walls, arches, walls and columns. The stones used for masonry construction are natural rocks.

Arches

An arch is a curved structural form that carries loads around an opening, transferring them around the profile of the arch to abutments, jambs or piers on either side. Arches have been a prominent feature in architecture since the time of the Etruscans who are credited with its invention, although the Romans developed it further and spread its use.

The techniques involved in designing and constructing arches have since developed into many other structural forms, including vaults, arcades and bridges.