‘Source: Masonry and Concrete Introduction ta Concrete and Masonry oncrete and masonry are two of the most widely used >uilding “materials in the world. Brick and stone structures date bac to pre- historic times, and it is the durability of these materials which assured the survival of such arch‘tectural relics for thousands of years. Concrete and masonry are almost always a part of contenporary residential construction. From simple, low-income housiag with poured concrete slabs or foundations, to high-end custom residences with masonry veneers and elaborate carved or cast stone decorative elements, from sidewalks and driveways to retaining walls an] patios, te and masonry are a prevalent part of the suburban landscap Because of the variety of materials which masonry inchudes—brick, ete block, adobe, glass block, natural and cast stone—residential masonry construction spans a range of economic markets, architec- tural styles, regional customs, and service applications. In the chapters which follow, the most common residential appli- cations of concrete and masonry are described in detail, including foundations, slabs, paving, veneers, retaining walls, and patios. The tools, techniques, and recommended practices for each material and system are discussed, as well as planning and estimating. This book is written as a reference for home builders and residential masonry tractors as well as a text for the apprentice wishing to learn mere about concrete and masonry. conc con- Downloaded trom Digit Engineering Library @ MeGraw-Hil (ww digitabngineeringlibrary.com) ‘Copyright © 3004 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights eserved. ny Use is subject tothe Terms of Use as given al the vebsite