Faculty of Engineering, Design & Construction

Department of Professional Practice

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction
Unit of Competency: CECBC4001A
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Masonry Questions – Reference AS4773.2 for answers

For all answers, indicate the clause, figure or table number where you found you
answer.

1 What do you understand a ‘marine environment’ to be in relation exposure environment

for masonry in small buildings?

2 What is the maximum height that a masonry wall can be built to using AS4773.2?

3 What are the three types of control joints applicable to masonry construction?

4 What is the mortar class required for Marine exposure environment to the exterior of a
building?

5 What is the mortar mix proportions that will achieve the mortar class determined from
question 4?

6 What thickness of galvanised zinc-coated steel could be used for exposed class
flashings to masonry?

7 If you were constructing subfloor masonry in Melbourne, what is the minimum ventilation
required if no impervious membrane is used?

8 Are you required to incorporate control joints if the masonry is to be rendered?

9 What is the difference between a control joint and an articulation joint?

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 Faculty of Engineering, Design & Construction
Department of Professional Practice
CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction
Unit of Competency: CECBC4001A
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10 How far apart must a 10mm wide articulation joint be placed if used in External face
finished masonry up to 4m high in a H1 soil classification?

11 How far from a control joint should a brick tie be placed?

12 Explain the two methods of control joint infill?

13 What is the minimum bearing length of a steel lintel for an opening over 1m?

14 What is the minimum allowable cavity width in masonry veneer construction?

15 What are the requirements for a damp-roof course for height and width in masonry
veneer construction?

16 What is the maximum distance between weepholes in masonry veneer walls?

17 Where are sill and head flashings installed in masonry veneer construction?

18 What is the minimum spacing of walls ties in masonry veneer construction?

19 What is reinforced masonry

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