The thin brick can be adhered to a stud backing, attached to a concrete masonry backing, cast into a concrete panel, or laid into a preformed modular panel. The most common concrete masonry units used in building construction are load‐bearing units and concrete brick. Concrete masonry units are available in numerous sizes and configurations to accommodate construction needs. Sandstone is available in rubble masonry. Stone assemblies include both natural and cut stone that can be used in many construction applications. Ashlar masonry is composed of squared‐off building stone units of various sizes. Mortar conforming to the property specifications must be established by tests of laboratory‐prepared mortar, which should be mixed from the mortar materials to be used in the masonry structure. Anchors and ties with flexible components may accommodate limited differential movement between the structural frame and the masonry wall by allowing for in‐plane movement.
This chapter discusses common types of partitions, in particular, gypsum board assemblies, concrete masonry units, glass unit masonry, glazed, and operable partitions, as well as the design of fire‐resistant partitions. Single‐wythe masonry wall construction is common for many applications, both load‐bearing and non‐load‐bearing and Interior and exterior walls. The chapter introduces the basic concepts and terminology encountered when working with interior doors. Non‐reinforced single‐wythe walls are used in interior construction where no loads, including lateral loads, or other forces are anticipated. Interior trim conceals joints between different materials and blocks air infiltration through walls, which typically is greatest at material joints. The chapter also discusses interior construction for toilets and baths, locker rooms, and showers. To determine the appropriate type of interior signage program for an environment, one must have an intimate knowledge of the facility or spaces in which it will be installed.
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