About This Book
Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone is a comprehensive instructional textbook authored by Clois E. Kicklighter and Timothy L. Andera and published by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher. It functions as a standard reference guide and foundational training manual for masonry professionals, vocational students, and apprenticeship programs.
Core Topics Covered
- Materials and Properties: A detailed examination of the composition, sizes, and applications of brick, concrete block, stone, and concrete materials.
- Step-by-Step Procedures: More than 75 illustrated, practical instructions covering laying techniques, bonds, arches, chimneys, and paving.
- Safety and Codes: Essential industry safety practices alongside references to standard building codes, including the IRC and IBC.
- Modern Industry Trends: Coverage of green building practices, sustainability principles, and career readiness resources.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 4 licensing exams. We've written 172 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.