Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, 9th Edition

Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It begins with coverage on careers to help students learn about the industry. It then progresses to teaching safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone. Coverage of concrete form construction and flatwork is also included. Green features address specific topics relating to masonry’s impact on the environment.

• Over 75 illustrated step-by-step procedures guide student learning.
• Over 175 new full-color photos and illustrations provide instruction for visual learners.
• Code features reference the International Residential Code and International Building Code, familiarizing students with their requirements.

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Table of Contents

Succeeding on the Job

1. Careers in the Masonry Industry
2. Job Performance, Leadership, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Masonry

3. Tools and Equipment
4. Safety
5. Print Reading
6. Math for Masonry Trades

Materials

7. Clay Masonry Materials
8. Concrete Masonry Units
9. Stone
10. Mortar and Grout
11. Anchors, Ties, and Reinforcements

Techniques

12. Laying Brick
13. Laying Block
14. Stonemasonry

Construction Details

15. Foundation Systems
16. Wall Systems
17. Paving and Masonry Construction Details

Concrete

18. Concrete Materials and Applications
19. Form Construction
20. Concrete Flatwork and Formed Shapes

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Front Matter (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Construction)

Chapter 3 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Construction)

Chapter 12 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Construction)

Correlations

Home Builder's Institute

Residential Masonry & Concrete Standards (PDF, 353.36 KB)

About the Author(s)

Clois E. Kicklighter, Ed. D. - During his career, Dr. Clois E. Kicklighter was a nationally known educator and the author of several books in the fields of architecture, drafting, and construction technology. He held a variety of industrial, teaching, and administrative positions and retired as dean and professor at the School of Technology at Indiana State University. He held the highest leadership positions in the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). Dr. Kicklighter was awarded the respected Charles Keith Medal for exceptional leadership in the technology profession.

Dr. Kicklighter's published textbooks include Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design; Drafting and Design: Engineering Drawing Using Manual and CAD Techniques; Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, and Stone; and Residential Housing and Interiors.  

Timothy L. Andera, Ed. D. - is a Professor at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. During the tenure at SDSU, he has served as the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education in the College of Education & Human Sciences and is currently a Safety Consultant in the College of Engineering. Dr. Andera received his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Construction from Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. His master's degree from Bemidji State University is in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Construction. He received bachelors' degrees in Vocational Education and Industrial Technology in Construction from the University of South Dakota in Springfield, South Dakota.

Dr. Andera has served as the Director of Education and Safety at Associated Builders and Contractors in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He taught Construction Management at Illinois State University, overseeing courses in Architecture, Construction, Scheduling, and Masonry, as well as coordinating the On-Site Construction Project. Dr. Andera oversaw the Residential Construction Program at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, where students built a brick veneered residential home each year. Dr. Andera has presented nationally and internationally on construction and safety topics. He is a consultant on construction projects related to the masonry industry and construction in general.