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Masonry facts for kids
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. The term "masonry" can also refer to the units themselves.
The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction.
Applications
Masonry is commonly used for the walls of buildings, retaining walls and monuments. Brick is the most common type of masonry. Concrete block masonry is rapidly gaining in popularity as a comparable material.
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Dry set masonry supports a rustic log bridge, where it provides a well-drained support for the log (which will increase its service life).
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Masonry repair work done to a brick wall.
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Concrete masonry units (CMUs) or blocks in a basement wall before burial.
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A comparison (using transmission photoelasticity) between the stress diffusion in an elastic body (on the left) and a model of masonry (on the right). A highly localized stress percolation is visible on the right.