Brick (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary material used to make bricks?
What is the primary material used to make bricks?
Clay
What temperature range do kilns typically reach during brick firing?
What temperature range do kilns typically reach during brick firing?
During which period did bricks become particularly fashionable?
During which period did bricks become particularly fashionable?
Georgian period
Which environmental benefit do bricks offer?
Which environmental benefit do bricks offer?
They are recyclable and reusable
In running bond, by how much does each brick overlap the joints below?
In running bond, by how much does each brick overlap the joints below?
Half a brick length
What is the distinguishing feature of stacked bond?
What is the distinguishing feature of stacked bond?
Aligned vertical joints
How does English bond arrange bricks?
How does English bond arrange bricks?
Alternating rows of stretchers & headers
What characterises Flemish bond?
What characterises Flemish bond?
Alternating stretchers & headers per row
What are stretchers in brick laying?
What are stretchers in brick laying?
Bricks laid lengthwise
Which two bonding patterns are noted as most structurally sound?
Which two bonding patterns are noted as most structurally sound?
Running bond and English bond