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I started working as a special inspector in 2006. Also, I created a company in 2016 that provides special inspection services. Our clients include Salt Lake City International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport.

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Masonry Code + Plans

30 Hours

3.0 CEUs/PDHs

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Matt Owens, CWI, MSI

CWI Instructor & Technical Expert

Hello, I'm Matt. I have many years of experience in the special inspection industry. My experience includes managing and hiring inspectors for my company, Owens Consulting and Inspection (OCI).

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I see where the typical MW-1 wall is used on the schedule, but not where MW-2 is used on D5/S002. although they are the same horizontal reinforcement..is this a mistake?

The question is: "For the masonry wall along gridline J.4 from gridlines 2 to 4, what horizontal reinforcement goes in the top and bottom courses of the wall, respectively?"

Answer 1: 2 #4 bars and 2 #5 bars Answer 2: 2 #5 bars and 2 #4 bars Answer 3: 2 #4 bars and 2 #4 bars Answer 4: 2 #5 bars and 2 #5 bars

The correct answer is: Answer 2.

My answer was: Answer 3.

Hi, Chris. Sheet S-111A shows us that this is an MW-2 wall. The very top table of D5/S-002 lists the wall types and their reinforcement. MW-2 has (2) #4 horizontal bars at 32" o.c., so that's what we use in the bottom course.

I am doing the Masonry Module and wanted to report something that seems to be a typo (I've **Capitalized** it) and ask for clarification.

The text of Illustration 2C in module 2 says: "Some blocks are made with a slumping style and are called slumped blocks. The nominal dimensions for a slumped block are usually ½-inch **LARGER** than the actual block dimensions, versus the ⅜-inch in typical CMU blocks."

However Question 5 on the module 2 quiz states: "Slumped block unit dimensions are typically ____ **LESS** than the nominal dimensions." With the correct answer being 1/2"

My assumption is that the slumped blocks are typically 1/2" less than nominal dimensions compared with normal that are 3/8", however being fairly unfamiliar with CMU block types its possible they really are larger than nominal? Could you clarify this, thanks!

These are still consistent with each other. Illustration 2C tells us that the nominal dimensions (like 8 inches) are larger than the actual dimensions by 1/2".

Then question 5 tells us the same thing, just in reverse. The actual dimensions are 1/2" smaller than the nominal dimensions.

So for example, an 8 inch block is our nominal dimension, but our actual slumped block dimension would mean that it actually measures 7.5 inches wide.

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CAREER TIP:

Structural masonry is widely used on projects and requires no prior construction experience or other certifications to become Masonry Special Inspection certified. Masonry is often a "break-in" certification, where one can use to break into the inspection field.

Course Summary

Online Training Hours	30 Hours
CEU/PDH	3.0 Units
Access Time	120 Days
Accessibility	Anytime, Anywhere (not instructor-dependent)
Platform	Visual Online Curriculum
Coaching	Chat Messaging
Assessments	Quizzes/Practice Tests
Audio Instruction	Yes
Code Instruction	Yes
Interactive Plans	Yes

Course Breakdown

Structural Masonry - Code + Plans

30 hours of training | 120 days access

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Course Features

Topics

Introduction to Structural Masonry
Types of Masonry
Mortar and Grout
Grout Placement
Reinforced Steel in Masonry
Reinforcing Steel Specifications
Construction and Layout
Masonry Protection
ASTMs Review
Structural Plan Reading Overview
Structural Masonry Plan Reading
Plans Navigation
Digital Plans Delivery Preparation
Test-Taking Preparation
Code/Plans Timed Tests

Fundamentals
Strength Characteristics
Mortar/Grout Mechanics
High-Lift Grouting
Consolidation
Acceptance
Relevant Codes
Testing
Inspection Best Practices
Structural Plans
Plans Navigation
Blueprint Commonalities
PRONTO At-Home Testing
Testing Strategies
Practice Tests

Study Tip

The actual test is made up of 2 separate tests - the Codes and the Plans. You will have 120 minutes to complete 60 code questions and 90 minutes to complete 30 plans questions. The test is open-book.