Brickwork for Apprentices, 6th Edition

Book Description Expanded and edited by Malcolm Thorpe, a former CITB Advisor, this latest edition incorporates all the latest industry-based requirements and technical developments in the construction industry. A new feature is the e-resource facility that includes multiple choice questions and answers, short oral questions and answers, and practical competency checks with marking schemes. These are all matched to current programmes, providing students with essential practice and revision for exam preparation.

Content

1. History of craft training
2. Materials
3. Tools
4. Bonding of brickwork
5. Bonding of blockwork
6. Bonding details
7. Foundations
8. Craft operations
9. Bridging openings
10. Cavity walling and brick cladding
11. Damp prevention
12. Chimneys, flues and fireplace construction
13. External works
14. Special shaped bricks
15. Joint finishing
16. Calculations
17. Multiple-choice questions