A type of bond in a brick masonry in which each course consists of alternate headers & stretchers, is called
- AEnglish Bond
- BFlemish BondCorrect
- CStretching bond
- DHeading bond
Solution
Concept
Identification of Flemish bond in brick masonry
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. Flemish bond is laid such that every course contains alternate headers and stretchers. 2. English bond consists of alternate courses of headers and stretchers. 3. Stretching bond contains only stretchers in all courses, while heading bond contains only headers. Answer: B
Explanation
Flemish bond is a bricklaying arrangement where every individual course contains alternating header and stretcher bricks along its length. In contrast, an English bond alternates entire courses of headers and stretchers rather than mixing them within a single course. Therefore, a course with alternating headers and stretchers specifically defines a Flemish bond.
Why the other options are wrong
A) English bond consists of alternate courses of headers and stretchers. C) Stretching bond consists of all stretchers in every course. D) Heading bond consists of all headers in every course.
Shortcut
Alternate headers and stretchers in the same course = Flemish bond; alternate courses = English bond.
Common mistake
Confusing Flemish bond with English bond, which consists of entire alternating courses of headers and stretchers rather than alternating within the same course.
Correct answer: B) Flemish Bond