1. Construction Inspection
and Quality Control
Module

2. 1. Describe industry standards for quality control.
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Objectives
1. Describe industry standards for quality control.
2. Describe how to build masonry sample panels and prisms.
3. Perform a slump test.
4. Describe and perform field inspections.

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Performance Task
1. Perform a slump test.

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Table 1 – Grade Requirements for Brick

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Figure 2 – Sample CMU Panel

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Figure 3 – CMU and Concrete Brick Test Prisms

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Figure 4 – Compressive Prism Test

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Figure 6 – Grout Prism Molds of CMUs

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Figure 7 – Impact Test

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Figure 8 – Third-Point Flexural Strength Test

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Figure 12 – Diagonal Tensile Shear Test

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Table 2 – Recommended Sand Gradation Limits

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Figure 14 – Siltation Test Jar

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Figure 15 – Colorimetric Test

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Figure 16 – Slump Test Comparison

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Figure 24 – Moisture Condition of Brick

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Table 3 – Allowable Tolerances for Mortar Joints

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Table 4 – Allowable Construction Tolerances

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Figure 26 – Hot Weather Construction Checklist

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Table 5 – Brick Masonry Construction in Hot Weather

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Figure 27 – Cold Weather Construction Checklist

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Table 6 – Brick Masonry Construction in Cold Weather