Title: Describe how mortar is tested to ensure quality control on a project.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Exploring Construction Inspection and Quality Control

Description should include

- sand tests
- mortar consistency tests
- brick absorption tests
- laboratory tests.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to test mortar?
- What can be done if the bricks are too dry?
- What is a sand test? How is it performed?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level Two, Module Seven (28207-14): Construction Inspection and Quality Control

This module introduces the quality control requirements for masonry construction. In addition, the module presents procedures for inspection and testing of masonry materials and finished masonry construction.