Question

3. Which of the below should be avoided in brick masonry?
a) Horizontal joints
b) Queen closer
c) Brick bat
d) Vertical joints​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Vertical joints occur when the end of a brick is in line with the end of the underlying brick, vertically. This would lead to low strength wall as cracks can easily be transferred along these joints.

Answer 2

Answer:

Vertical joint

Explaition

A queen closer is a brick piece cut in half along the length. It is placed so as to avoid vertical joints.