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A variety of materials may be used in masonry construction, combined with mortar of varying strength. Brick, stones cement, veneer, gabion, etc. are some of the common materials used.
Some of the important masonry construction based on the material used are briefly explained.
Some of the important masonry construction based on the material used are briefly explained.
1. Brick Masonry Construction
The construction of brick masonry uses first-class burnt clay bricks. Third-class bricks are used in masonry for less important construction. Second-class bricks are best for plastered masonry construction due to lack of finish compared to first-class bricks.
The overall tensile strength of the brick masonry is lower, regardless of the brick class chosen. Overall performance depends on the size, position, and number of openings provided to the structure of the masonry.
2. Stone Masonry Construction
Stone, relative to any other, is the most durable solid, and weather-resistant construction material. These are less affected by wear and tear from day today. Masonry structures made of stone also last longer. It has a lifetime of between 300 and 1000 years plus years. It is widely used in masonry construction because it is numerous advantageous.
Stonemasonry has two main classifications:
- Rubble Masonry
- Ashlar Masonry
Rubble Masonry is again classified into:
- Uncoursed or Coursed Random Rubble Masonry
- Uncoursed or Coursed Square Masonry
- Polygonal Rubble Masonry
- Dry Rubble Masonry
Ashlar masonry is again classified into:
- Ashlar Fine Masonry
- Ashlar Block in Course
- Ashlar Chamfered Masonry
- Ashlar Rough Tooled Masonry
- Rock or Quarry Faced Masonry
3. Concrete Masonry Construction
In the construction of concrete masonry, the blocks of concrete are pressed on top of others similar to the construction of brick masonry. This produces a turbulent formation The scale of concrete blocks is smaller than that of bricks, so it takes less time to lay concrete blocks.
It is, therefore, popular to build concrete blocks as it is affordable and gain high fire resistance. The concrete blocks of masonery come in different sizes, forms, and special designs, making it a flexible medium for building. It is commonly used in factories, universities, and residential building construction.
4. Veneer Masonry Construction
This construction of masonry is a style that is mainly used for remodeling and interior finishing. It gives the appearance of a more economical and isolated stone or brick wall. It is possible to place veneer maçonnery units on the existing concrete wall, giving a better look.
5. Gabion Masonry Construction
Gabions are baskets made of zin-protected steel or galvanized steel, filled with broken stones of medium size. These gabions are working as one unit. This functions as preservation or as retention of walls. These units of masonry are in nature well-drained and flexible. As a result, they have high horizontal pressure resistance such as water floes, surface flow, frost damage and floods. Commonly used gabions are in fact rectangular. The strength of gabions relies on the steel's corrosion resistance properties used in gabion baskets.
6. Composite Masonry Construction
Two or more types of building materials are used for the construction of a composite masonry structure. These masonry buildings are used to increase the building's appearance and to make use of available material resources with the utmost economy.
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