Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Explain how to estimate block, mortar, and grout.

• Describe how to use the coursing method for block.
• Describe the square-foot method for block.
• Explain how to estimate openings and lintels.
• Explain how to estimate mortar for single-wy the walls.
• Explain how to estimate mortar for multiwythe walls.
• Explain how to estimate grout.

Learning Objective 2 – Explain how to estimate brick and mortar.

• Explain the coursing method for brick.
• Explain the square-foot method for brick.
• Describe how to allow for openings in anestimate.
• Explain how to estimate mortar for brick.

Learning Objective 3 – Describe how to estimate accessory items.

• Explain how to estimate joint reinforcement.
• Explain how to estimate structural reinforcement.
• Explain how to estimate masonry ties.
• Explain how to estimate other masonry units.
• Explain how to estimate other masonry accessories.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) – Estimate the amounts of block, mortar, and grout required for a hypothetical backing wall, using plans provided by the instructor.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2) – Estimate the amounts of brick and mortar required for a hypothetical veneer wall, using plans provided by the instructor.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 3) – Estimate the amounts of rebar and ties required for hypothetical walls, using plans provided by the instructor.