This book is included in the Self Reliance Shelter section.
SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW.
This subcourse is designed to teach soldiers the basic information that is needed to construct concreteblock
and brick walls. The information will assist you in the construction of different types of walls. As
a carpenter or mason, you must be able to design and construct concrete-block ad brick structures that
are safe and structurally sound. Work must be accomplish in a manner consistent with environmental
laws and regulations.
There are no prerequisites for this subcourse.
This subcourse reflects the doctrine that was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work
situation, always refer to the latest official publications.
Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and
women.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
ACTION: You will identify procedures used to construct a concrete-block and brick wall.
CONDITION: You will be given this subcourse and an Army Correspondence Course Program
(ACCP) examination response sheet.
STANDARD: To demonstrate competency of this task, you must achieve a minimum of 70 percent
on the subcourse examination.
TABLE of CONTENTS
Subcourse Overview Administrative Instructions Grading and Certification Instructions Lesson 1: Select Mortar Materials and Mix Mortar Part A: Materials Part B: Mortar Bond Part C: Mortar Formulas Part D: Mixing the Mortar Practice Exercise Answer Key and Feedback Lesson 2: Construct a Concrete-Block Wall Part A: Footings Part B: Concrete Blocks Part C: Planning the Concrete-Block Walls Part D: First Course of Concrete Blocks Part E: Control Joints Part F: Laying Up the Corners Part G: Laying the Concrete Blocks Between Corners Part H: Tooling the Joints Part I: Intersecting Walls Part J: Anchor Bolts Part K: Lintels, Sills, and Reinforcing Steel Part L: Patching and Cleaning the Concrete-Block Walls Practice Exercise Answer Key and Feedback Lesson 3: Construct a Brick Wall Part A: Types and Characteristics of Bricks Part B: Types of Brick Bonds Part C: Mortar Joints Part D: Finishing the Joints Part E: Cutting the Bricks Part F: Laying a Common Bond Brick Wall Part G: Window and Door Openings Part H: Lintels Part I: Protecting the Brick Against Weathering Part J: Reinforced Brick Practice Exercise Answer Key and Feedback Examination Appendix A: List of Common Acronyms Appendix B: Recommended Reading List Student Inquiry Sheets
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