Authors: Timothy L. Andera and Clois E. Kicklighter

Modern Masonry provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It begins with coverage on careers, tools, and safety to help students learn about the industry. It then progresses to teaching safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, stone, and concrete. Green features address specific topics relating to masonry’s impact on the environment.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete 10e, Online Textbook

• Modern Masonry
• Copyright © 2026 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Preface
• About the Authors
• New to This Edition
• Reviewers
• Acknowledgments
• • Credentialing Partners and Support
  • HBI Certifications
• Features of the Textbook
• • Chapter Opening Materials
  • Additional Features
  • Illustrations
  • Expanding Your Learning
  • End-of-Chapter Content
• Tools for Student and Instructor Success
• • Student Tools
  • Student Text
  • Lab Workbook
  • G-W Digital Companion
  • Online Learning Suite
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Feature Contents
• • Code Notes
  • Green Notes
  • Procedures
  • Workplace Skills
• Section 1 Succeeding on the Job
• Chapter 1 Careers in the Masonry Industry
• • Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 1 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Personal Qualifications
  • 1.2 What Masons Do
  • 1.3 Education and Career Preparation
  • 1.4 Advancement Opportunities
  • 1.5 Finding and Applying for a Job
  • Chapter 1 Review
• Chapter 2 Job Performance, Leadership, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
• • Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 2 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 2 Introduction
  • 2.1 Job Performance
  • 2.2 Work Ethic
  • 2.3 Teamwork and Leadership
  • 2.4 Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • 2.5 Entrepreneurship
  • Chapter 2 Workplace Skills
  • Chapter 2 Review
• Section 2 Introduction to Masonry
• Chapter 3 Tools and Equipment
• • Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 3 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 3 Introduction
  • 3.1 Masonry Tools and Equipment
  • 3.2 Site Preparation Tools and Equipment
  • 3.3 Concrete Masonry Tools and Equipment
  • Chapter 3 Review
• Chapter 4 Safety
• • Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 4 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 4 Introduction
  • 4.1 Jobsite Safety
  • 4.2 Safe Work Practices
  • 4.3 First Aid
  • Chapter 4 Review
• Chapter 5 Print Reading
• • Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 5 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 5 Introduction
  • 5.1 Construction Drawings
  • 5.2 Line Symbols
  • 5.3 Symbols and Abbreviations
  • 5.4 Scale and Dimensions
  • 5.5 Metric System of Dimensioning
  • 5.6 Working Drawings
  • Chapter 5 Workplace Skills
  • 5.7 Specifications
  • Chapter 5 Review
• Chapter 6 Math for Masonry Careers
• • Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 6 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 6 Introduction
  • 6.1 Whole Numbers
  • 6.2 Fractions
  • 6.3 Decimals
  • 6.4 Percentage and Interest
  • 6.5 Applied Geometry
  • 6.6 Areas and Volumes
  • 6.7 Metric Measurement and US Conversions
  • 6.8 Weight and Measures
  • 6.9 Estimating Brick Masonry
  • Chapter 6 Review
• Section 3 Materials
• Chapter 7 Clay Masonry Materials
• • Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 7 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 7 Introduction
  • 7.1 Building Codes for Masonry Structures
  • 7.2 Structural Clay Products
  • 7.3 Manufacture of Brick
  • 7.4 Drying and Burning or Firing
  • 7.5 Classification of Brick
  • 7.6 Brick Sizes and Nomenclature
  • 7.7 Properties of Brick
  • 7.8 Bonds and Patterns
  • 7.9 Special Shapes
  • 7.10 Hollow Masonry Units (Tile)
  • 7.11 Architectural Terra Cotta
  • Chapter 7 Review
• Chapter 8 Concrete Masonry Units
• • Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 8 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 8 Introduction
  • 8.1 How Concrete Masonry Units Are Made
  • 8.2 Classification of Concrete Masonry Units
  • Chapter 8 Workplace Skills
  • 8.3 Metric Concrete Masonry Units
  • Chapter 8 Review
• Chapter 9 Stone
• • Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 9 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 9 Introduction
  • 9.1 Classification of Stone
  • 9.2 Grades of Stone
  • 9.3 Stone Surface Finishes
  • 9.4 Stone Wall Patterns
  • 9.5 Stone Applications
  • 9.6 Manufactured Stone
  • Chapter 9 Workplace Skills
  • Chapter 9 Review
• Chapter 10 Mortar and Grout
• • Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 10 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 10 Introduction
  • 10.1 Mortar Materials
  • 10.2 Measuring Mortar Materials
  • 10.3 Mixing Mortar
  • 10.4 Mortar Properties
  • 10.5 Mortar Proportions and Uses
  • 10.6 Coloring Mortar
  • 10.7 Climactic Conditions
  • Chapter 10 Workplace Skills
  • 10.8 Estimating Mortar Quantities
  • 10.9 Grout
  • Chapter 10 Review
• Chapter 11 Anchors, Ties, and Reinforcement
• • Chapter 11 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 11 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 11 Introduction
  • 11.1 Metal Ties or Wires
  • 11.2 Reinforcing Rods or Bars and Chairs
  • 11.3 Anchors
  • 11.4 Joint Reinforcement
  • Chapter 11 Review
• Section 4 Techniques
• Chapter 12 Laying Brick
• • Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 12 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 12 Introduction
  • 12.1 Basic Operations
  • 12.2 Related Tasks
  • 12.3 Laying Common Brick Walls
  • Chapter 12 Workplace Skills
  • 12.4 Advanced and Specialized Brickwork
  • 12.5 Cleaning New Masonry
  • Chapter 12 Review
• Chapter 13 Laying Block
• • Chapter 13 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 13 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 13 Introduction
  • 13.1 Planning and Site Preparation
  • 13.2 Types of Concrete Masonry Walls
  • 13.3 Basic Operations
  • 13.4 Laying Concrete Block Walls
  • Chapter 13 Workplace Skills
  • 13.5 Cleaning Concrete Block Masonry
  • Chapter 13 Review
• Chapter 14 Stonemasonry
• • Chapter 14 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 14 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 14 Introduction
  • 14.1 Basic Operations
  • Chapter 14 Workplace Skills
  • 14.2 Types of Stonemasonry Construction
  • 14.3 Limestone Panels
  • 14.4 Keeping Clean and Cleaning New Masonry
  • Chapter 14 Review
• Section 5 Construction Details
• Chapter 15 Foundation Systems
• • Chapter 15 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 15 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 15 Introduction
  • 15.1 Foundations and Footings
  • 15.2 Spread Foundations
  • 15.3 Foundation Walls
  • Chapter 15 Workplace Skills
  • Chapter 15 Review
• Chapter 16 Wall Systems
• • Chapter 16 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 16 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 16 Introduction
  • 16.1 Masonry Walls and Components
  • 16.2 Wall Elements
  • Chapter 16 Review
• Chapter 17 Paving and Masonry Construction Details
• • Chapter 17 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 17 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 17 Introduction
  • 17.1 Floors, Pavements, and Steps
  • 17.2 Fireplace and Chimney Construction
  • Chapter 17 Workplace Skills
  • Chapter 17 Review
• Section 6 Concrete
• Chapter 18 Concrete Materials and Applications
• • Chapter 18 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 18 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 18 Introduction
  • 18.1 Basic Materials of Concrete
  • 18.2 Concrete Mixtures
  • 18.3 Measuring Materials
  • 18.4 Mixing
  • 18.5 Reinforced Concrete
  • 18.6 Lightweight Concrete
  • Chapter 18 Review
• Chapter 19 Form Construction
• • Chapter 19 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 19 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 19 Introduction
  • 19.1 Form Materials
  • 19.2 Form Designs
  • 19.3 Form Applications
  • Chapter 19 Workplace Skills
  • 19.4 Form Maintenance
  • 19.5 Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Chapter 19 Review
• Chapter 20 Concrete Flatwork and Formed Shapes
• • Chapter 20 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 20 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 20 Introduction
  • 20.1 Placing and Finishing Concrete
  • 20.2 Curing Concrete
  • 20.3 Joints in Concrete
  • 20.4 Decorative and Special Finishes
  • 20.5 Cast-in-Place Concrete Walls
  • 20.6 Cast-in-Place Concrete Roof and Floor Systems
  • 20.7 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Systems
  • Chapter 20 Review
• Reference Section
• • Metric Measures in Construction
  • Grade-Use Guide for Concrete Forms
  • Resistivity to Heat Loss of Common Building Materials
  • Load Table for Standard Steel Pipe Columns
  • Minimum Thickness and Maximum Span with Concrete Masonry Screen Walls
  • Construction Details of Screen Walls
  • Vertical Coursing Table for Nonmodular Brick1
  • Weights and Measures
  • Patterns for Concrete Masonry
  • Specifications for Single-Face Fireplaces
  • Abbreviations
  • Quality Assurance Levels and Requirements
  • Hazard Communication Standard Pictograms and Hazards
  • Average Depth of Frost Penetration in Inches
  • ASTM Standards Used in the Masonry Industry
  • Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
  • Specification for Masonry Structures
• Glossary
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• Index
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