Masonry structures are those structures which are built from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. The term ‘masonry’ can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are bricks, stones, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, stucco and tile. Constructing with building stones is the simplest and one of the oldest building methods in the world.
Today masonry is still the most used building material. The earliest masonry structures were constructed using primitive form of raw materials such as stone units, rammed earth and adobe. The structures often were built by placing blocks together without any bonding. The evolution of masonry structures has resulted in development of not only more robust materials over the years but also more robust technology. The masonry structures are well known for their simplicity in construction and economy compared to steel and reinforced concrete structures.
Today masonry is still the most used building material. The earliest masonry structures were constructed using primitive form of raw materials such as stone units, rammed earth and adobe. The structures often were built by placing blocks together without any bonding. The evolution of masonry structures has resulted in development of not only more robust materials over the years but also more robust technology. The masonry structures are well known for their simplicity in construction and economy compared to steel and reinforced concrete structures.