Masonry, known for its strength, durability, and aesthetic versatility, encompasses construction with solid stone or man-made units like bricks, clay tiles, terra cotta, and concrete blocks, combined to form structures like walls, floors, and arches. These units are placed in a systematic fashion, known as coursing, and are bound together using mortar—a mixture typically made of water, cement, and sand.

The process of building with masonry is hands-on and can be executed with basic tools. A trowel is used to apply mortar, a hammer to adjust the positioning of the units, and levels ensure the courses are even and the walls vertical. For masonry to be stable and durable, it must be built upon a solid foundation.

Masonry serves a dual function in construction. Structurally, it is used to erect walls, columns, and arches that bear the weight of overlying structures. In terms of non-structural applications, masonry is often selected for aesthetic purposes, such as in the case of facades or veneers, and for creating features like fireplaces and chimneys. The strength of masonry lies in its capacity to withstand compressive forces, with the mortar effectively bonding the units to form a unified and resilient structure.

To enhance their structural performance, masonry constructions can incorporate reinforcements such as steel bars and metal ties, providing additional stability and support, particularly in areas prone to seismic activity or heavy loads.

Tags
MasonryStrengthDurabilityAesthetic VersatilityConstructionBricksClay TilesConcrete BlocksCoursingMortarTrowelStructural ApplicationsNon structural ApplicationsFacadesCompressive ForcesReinforcements

Aus Kapitel 1:

article

Now Playing

1.1 : Masonry

Masonry Materials

294 Ansichten

article

1.2 : Mörtel

Masonry Materials

159 Ansichten

article

1.3 : Mörtel-Eigenschaften

Masonry Materials

81 Ansichten

article

1.4 : Ziegel

Masonry Materials

56 Ansichten

article

1.5 : Ziegel-Größen

Masonry Materials

52 Ansichten

article

1.6 : Ziegel-Klassifizierungen

Masonry Materials

73 Ansichten

article

1.7 : Haltbarkeit, Festigkeit und Aussehen von Ziegeln

Masonry Materials

86 Ansichten

article

1.8 : Ziegelmauerwerk

Masonry Materials

72 Ansichten

article

1.9 : Techniken zum Schneiden von Ziegeln

Masonry Materials

87 Ansichten

article

1.10 : Mörtelfugen in Ziegelmauerwerk

Masonry Materials

60 Ansichten

article

1.11 : Überspannen von Öffnungen in Ziegelwänden

Masonry Materials

117 Ansichten

article

1.12 : Verstärktes Ziegelmauerwerk

Masonry Materials

111 Ansichten

article

1.13 : Arten von Bausteinen

Masonry Materials

60 Ansichten

article

1.14 : Abbau von Stein

Masonry Materials

41 Ansichten

article

1.15 : Steinmetzwerk

Masonry Materials

68 Ansichten

See More

JoVE Logo

Datenschutz

Nutzungsbedingungen

Richtlinien

Forschung

Lehre

ÜBER JoVE

Copyright © 2025 MyJoVE Corporation. Alle Rechte vorbehalten