1. Metal Work in Masonry
Module

2. Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
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Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
1. Describe the uses and installation of vertical reinforcement.
2. Describe the uses and installation of different types of horizontal joint reinforcements and ties.
3. Describe the uses and installation of different anchors, fasteners, and embedded items.
4. Install hollow metal frames.
5. Describe the functions of sills and lintels.
6. Install sills and lintels.
7. Install metal hardware.

3. 1. Install a knockdown door frame in a 2- or 3-course brick wall.
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Performance Tasks
1. Install a knockdown door frame in a 2- or 3-course brick wall.
2. Install a slip sill.
3. Lay one wythe of brick against one side of the frame.
4. Install hardware cloth unit ties in every other course.

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Figure 1 – Sliding Failure

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Figure 2 – Bending Failure

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Figure 3 – Bowing Failure

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Figure 4 – Reinforced Retaining Wall

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Figure 9 – Types of Ties

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Figure 10 – Continuous Joint Reinforcements

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Figure 11 – Continuous Joint Reinforcements
in Single-Wythe Walls

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Figure 12 – Continuous Adjustable Joint
Reinforcements in Multi-Wythe Walls

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Figure 13 – Box and Z-Type Unit Ties

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Figure 14 – Typical Metal Anchors

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Figure 15 – Adjustable Unit Ties

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Figure 16 – Adjustable Assemblies

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Figure 17 – Simple Rod Anchor Bolts

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Figure 18 – Complex Anchors

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Figure 20 – Standard Hollow Metal Door Frame

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Figure 22 – Adjustable Frame Tie

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Figure 23 – Braced Assembled Door Frame

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Figure 24 – Telescoping Brace

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Figure 26 – Lug and Slip Sills

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Figure 27 – Typical Detail for Slip Sill

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Figure 28 – Rowlock Brick Window Sill

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Figure 29 – Angle Iron Used Over Openings

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Figure 30 – A Four-Inch Minimum Bearing is Required
for Each End of the Lintel

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Figure 31 – Precast Concrete Lintel

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Figure 32 – Concrete Lintel in Block Wall

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Figure 34 – Masonry Anchors for Metal Door Frame