What is meant by Masonry construction?
The term "masonry construction" refers to a building technique where structural elements or entire buildings are created by assembling individual masonry units (such as bricks, sand-lime bricks, lightweight concrete blocks, and aerated concrete blocks) with or without mortar to form a load-bearing structure. This construction method is distinguished from other building techniques like timber construction, reinforced concrete construction, or steel construction through its specific techniques and materials.
Typical software functions in the area of "masonry construction":
- Structural analysis: Analysis of load-bearing capacity and stability of masonry structures under various load cases.
- 3D modeling: Creation of detailed three-dimensional models of masonry buildings.
- Material quantity calculation: Automatic calculation of required masonry units, mortar, and other materials.
- Thermal bridge analysis: Identification and evaluation of thermal bridges in masonry structures.
- Bond pattern planning: Optimization of masonry unit arrangement for maximum stability and minimum material usage.
- Cost planning: Generation of cost estimates based on material quantities and labor requirements.
Examples of "masonry construction":
- Single-family house: Classic residential building with load-bearing masonry walls.
- Multi-story residential building: Apartment building with masonry as the main construction material.
- Industrial hall: Large hall with masonry exterior walls and partially load-bearing interior walls.
- Bridge pier: Massive supports made of masonry for smaller bridges.
- Vaulted cellar: Underground rooms with arched ceilings made of masonry.
- Chimney: Freestanding or building-attached flues made of masonry.