Standard 1: Tool Brick and Mortar Joints. (1913.S.1)

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:

1913.1.1Identify the different types of jointers and their specific uses.

1913.1.2Strike, brush, and polish the following joints: rake joints, squeeze joints, trowel struck joints and V-joints.

1913.1.3Grind and repair a brick wall.

Standard 2: Lay brick to the line. (1913.S.2)

Brick Objectives

Students will:

1913.2.1Define terms associated with laying brick to the line.

1913.2.2Identify and demonstrate methods of putting up a line and setting a trig brick.

1913.2.3Dry bond a wall.

1913.2.4Lay brick to the line using established leads and corner poles, and discuss the importance of each.

1913.2.5Discuss the importance of having a plumb bond.

1913.2.6Discuss the purpose of wall ties and describe how to install them.

Standard 3: Construct brick corners. (1913.S.3)

Brick Corners Objectives

Students will:

1913.3.1Define terms associated with laying racked-back leads, inside corners, outside return corners and toothed-out leads.

1913.3.2Write a short paragraph describing the purposes of leads.

1913.3.3Lay 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:

1913.4.1Discuss the different meanings of bonding, and identify various types of bonds.

1913.4.2Define terms associated with wall layout.

1913.4.3Correctly identify and describe the six different brick positions.

1913.4.4Lay 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:

1913.5.1List the various types of bricks and pattern bonds in paving and flooring.

1913.5.2Describe how brick paving and floors are laid with and without mortar.

1913.5.3Lay various brick patterns within a 2' x 4' frame.

Standard 6: Build chimneys and fireplaces. (1913.S.6)

Chimneys and Fireplaces Objectives

Students will:

1913.6.1Define terms associated with chimneys and fireplaces.

1913.6.2Identify various types of fireplaces, and identify the basic parts of a fireplace.

1913.6.3Discuss the factors to consider in constructing fireplaces and chimneys.

1913.6.4Write a paragraph describing the procedure for buttering a firebrick.

1913.6.5Describe the characteristics of a firebox, and properly construct one.

1913.6.6Construct a fireplace.

1913.6.7Form a corbel.

Standard 7: Construct a flight of steps. (1913.S.7)

Steps Objectives

Students will:

1913.7.1Define terms related to the parts of a porch and steps.

1913.7.2Describe the relationship between riser and tread and why it is important in building steps.

1913.7.3Describe 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:

1913.8.1Define terms associated with arch construction, and describe the major types of arches used today.

1913.8.2Describe the theory and function of an arch.

1913.8.3Describe how wood arch forms are constructed in arches.

1913.8.4Lay out and construct a semi-circular arch.

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