Stone and brick masonry are both durable materials that can withstand strong winds, hot sun, and sub-freezing temperatures. They can both be used to create durable surfaces and structures, such as walkways, floors, walls, and fireplaces.  Here are some differences between stone and brick masonry: Material: Brick masonry uses bricks as the building material, while stone masonry uses stones. Strength: Stone is stronger than brick, but brick is less expensive. Installation: Brick masonry is generally easier and quicker to install than stone masonry. Patterns: In stone masonry, no definite... Show more

Stone and brick masonry are both durable materials that can withstand strong winds, hot sun, and sub-freezing temperatures. They can both be used to create durable surfaces and structures, such as walkways, floors, walls, and fireplaces. 

Here are some differences between stone and brick masonry:
Material: Brick masonry uses bricks as the building material, while stone masonry uses stones.
Strength: Stone is stronger than brick, but brick is less expensive.
Installation: Brick masonry is generally easier and quicker to install than stone masonry.
Patterns: In stone masonry, no definite patterns are possible due to their dissimilar shape and size. Bricks are available in regular shape and size and can be used with a certain pattern known as brick bonds.
Durability: Stone is more durable, strong, and weather-resistant than brick.
Process: Stone masonry is a method used to create structures using stone as the direct material. The stones are placed into accurate geometric patterns and form a structure using mortar. Stone walls are thick and heavy, reducing floor space. It also has a high self-weight, combined with low flexural strength, tensile strength and seismic resistance.

Stone and Brick Masonry topics include: Stone and brick masonry terms, india common buiding stones, stone masonry joint, classification and tools, stone surfaces dressing, brickwork bonds and connections.

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Building & Construction Practice Test: Stone and Brick Masonry

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25 Questions

1. Identify the tool used in stone masonry.

Hand sawFrame sawDragCross cut saw

2. Identify the type of Joint in stone masonry.

Cramped jointRebated jointTable jointButt joint

3. Identify the type of stone masonry.

Ashlar facing masonryAshlar block masonryAshlar fine masonryAshlar Chamfered masonry

4. Identify the tool used in stone masonry.

Wood handled chiselAxeClaw chiselTooth chisel

5. Identify the type of Joint in stone masonry.

Tongued jointRebated jointButt jointSaddled joint

6. Identify the type of stone masonry.

Polygon rubble masonryFlint rubble masonryDry rubble masonryRandom rubble masonry

7. Identify the tool used in stone masonry.

Line and pinsPunchSpirit levelBoaster

8. Identify the tool used in stone masonry.

Cross-cut sawBevelGadDrag

9. A connection between a main wall and partition wall is termed as __________

JointBedBondJunction

10. In _______ type of bond, the headers are distributed evenly.

Header bondStretcher bondFlemish bondEnglish bond

11. __________ is a metamorphic rock with specific gravity about 2.89 and compressive strength varies from 75 to 207 Newton per mm square.

SlateQuartziteMarbleMurum

12. Identify the tool used in stone masonry.

Serrate pickGaugeSpirit level Broad tool

13. ________ type of right angle junction forms the shape of the English letter T in plan.

Brick junctionTee-junctionCross-junctionSquint junction

14. Identify the type of stone masonry.

Ashlar bond masonryAshlar fine masonryAshlar facing masonryAshlar Chamfered masonry

15. The horizontal course provided at suitable levels between the plinth and the cornice is termed as a ______

SillCorbelString CourseCornice

16. The vertical joints separating the bricks in either length or cross direction is known as the _________

ArrisesBedCloserPerpends

17. In ____________ type of bond, all the bricks are arranged in header courses.

Facing bondDutch bondHeader bondFlemish bond

18. In _________ type of construction, the square or rectangular blocks of stones are used.

Brick masonryRubble masonryRock MasonryAshlar masonry

19. _______ is a sedimentary rock with specific gravity varies from 2.65 to 2.95 and compressive strength is 64 Newton per mm square.

KankarSandstoneLateriteLimestone

20. Identify the dressing finish of stone surface.

Sunk finishDragged finishCircular finishTooled finish

21. ___________ finish is obtained by sinking the surface below the original level in the form of white grooves, chamfers, inclined surfaces, etc.

Sunk finishVermiculated finishDroved finishBoasted finish

22. ________ consist of carbonate of lime with specific gravity varies from 2 to 2.75 and compressive strength is 54 Newton per mm square.

LimestoneMarbleSandstoneSlate

23. Identify the type of Joint in stone masonry.

Table jointRusticated jointCramped jointPlugged joint

24. Identify the given figure below.

Bevelled closerQueen closerMitred closerKing closer

25. A ___________ junction is formed when two continuous walls cross or intersect each other.

Cross-junctionSquint junctionRight angled junctionObtuse squint