Brick (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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What is the primary material used to make bricks?
What is the primary material used to make bricks?
Clay
Manufacturing step where bricks are heated in a kiln
Manufacturing step where bricks are heated in a kiln
Firing
Architectural period when brick became fashionable
Architectural period when brick became fashionable
Georgian period (1714-1830)
Are bricks recyclable?
Are bricks recyclable?
Yes - can be salvaged and reused multiple times
Running bond: overlap amount
Running bond: overlap amount
Half a brick length
Stacked bond joint alignment
Stacked bond joint alignment
Aligned vertical joints
English bond pattern structure
English bond pattern structure
Alternates rows of stretchers and headers
Flemish bond pattern structure
Flemish bond pattern structure
Alternating stretchers and headers in each row
Stretchers (brick term)
Stretchers (brick term)
Bricks laid lengthwise
Headers (brick term)
Headers (brick term)
Bricks laid widthwise