1913 Bricklaying

Bricklaying

WVEIS Code 1913

This course will introduce students to the basic fundamentals of bricklaying. Students will become familiar with basic tools, equipment and techniques used in bricklaying.

Standard 1: Tool brick and mortar joints. (1913.S.1) Tool Brick and Mortar Joints Objectives Students will: 1913.1.1 Identify the different types of jointers and their specific uses. 1913.1.2 Strike, brush, and polish the following joints: rake joints, squeeze joints, trowel struck joints and V-joints. 1913.1.3 Grind and repair a brick wall.

Standard 2: Lay brick to the line. (1913.S.2) Brick Objectives Students will: 1913.2.1 Define terms associated with laying brick to the line. 1913.2.2 Identify and demonstrate methods of putting up a line and setting a trig brick. 1913.2.3 Dry bond a wall. 1913.2.4 Lay brick to the line using established leads and corner poles, and discuss the importance of each. 1913.2.5 Discuss the importance of having a plumb bond. 1913.2.6 Discuss the purpose of wall ties and describe how to install them.

Standard 3: Construct brick corners. (1913.S.3) Brick Corners Objectives Students will: 1913.3.1 Define terms associated with laying racked-back leads, inside corners, outside return corners and toothed-out leads. 1913.3.2 Write a short paragraph describing the purposes of leads. 1913.3.3 Lay a racked back, pyramid, inside and outside return corner, toothed lead.

Standard 4: Lay different brick positions. (1913.S.4) Brick Positions Objectives Students will: 1913.4.1 Discuss the different meanings of bonding, and identify various types of bonds. 1913.4.2 Define terms associated with wall layout. 1913.4.3 Correctly identify and describe the six different brick positions. 1913.4.4 Lay a double wall that contains stretches, headers, soldiers, shiners, row locks and sailors.

Standard 5: Install brick paving. (1913.S.5) Brick Paving Objectives Students will: 1913.5.1 List the various types of bricks and pattern bonds in paving and flooring. 1913.5.2 Describe how brick paving and floors are laid with and without mortar. 1

1913.5.3

Lay various brick patterns within a 2' x 4' frame.

Standard 6: Build chimneys and fireplaces. (1913.S.6) Chimneys and Fireplaces Objectives Students will: 1913.6.1 Define terms associated with chimneys and fireplaces. 1913.6.2 Identify various types of fireplaces, and identify the basic parts of a fireplace. 1913.6.3 Discuss the factors to consider in constructing fireplaces and chimneys. 1913.6.4 Write a paragraph describing the procedure for buttering a firebrick. 1913.6.5 Describe the characteristics of a firebox, and properly construct one. 1913.6.6 Construct a fireplace. 1913.6.7 Form a corbel.

Standard 7: Construct a flight of steps. (1913.S.7) Steps Objectives Students will: 1913.7.1 Define terms related to the parts of a porch and steps. 1913.7.2 Describe the relationship between riser and tread and why it is important in building steps. 1913.7.3 Describe how brick steps are laid out and constructed, and lay out and build a set of brick steps.

Standard 8: Lay out and construct an arch. (1913.S.8) Arch Objectives Students will: 1913.8.1 Define terms associated with arch construction, and describe the major types of arches used today. 1913.8.2 Describe the theory and function of an arch. 1913.8.3 Describe how wood arch forms are constructed in arches. 1913.8.4 Lay out and construct a semi-circular arch.