Question 1
How many standard 8 × 8 × 16 in. nominal CMU, including 3/8 in. mortar joints, are required for 100 sq ft of wall face before waste?
Correct Answer:
112.5 blocks
Question 2
A 32 ft long by 8 ft high CMU wall uses standard 8 × 8 × 16 in. units and 3/8 in. joints. With no openings and no waste allowance, how many blocks are required?
Correct Answer:
288
Question 3
Estimate standard 8 × 8 × 16 in. CMU for a 40 ft by 10 ft wall with one 4 ft by 8 ft opening. Deduct the opening at 1.125 blocks per sq ft and add 5 percent waste. How many blocks should be ordered?
Correct Answer:
435
Question 4
How many standard modular bricks, including 3/8 in. joints, are typically estimated per square foot of wall face?
Correct Answer:
7
Question 5
On a plan drawn at 1/4 in. = 1 ft-0 in., a CMU wall measures 4-1/2 in. long on the drawing. What is the actual wall length?
Correct Answer:
18 ft
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