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Q: In brick masonry, the short vertical joints in the face of the wall that fall vertically over one another in the alternate courses are called:
  • A. arrises
  • B. reveals
  • C. perpends
  • D. quoins
Correct Answer: Option C - Perpends– The short vertical joints in the face of the wall that fall vertically over one another in the alternate course is called as perpends. Instead of perpends a practical term frequently used is cross joints. Arises– The edge of the brick where its surfaces intersect. Quoins– The stones used at the corners are quoins. Bat– Any portion of a brick cut or broken across its width.
C. Perpends– The short vertical joints in the face of the wall that fall vertically over one another in the alternate course is called as perpends. Instead of perpends a practical term frequently used is cross joints. Arises– The edge of the brick where its surfaces intersect. Quoins– The stones used at the corners are quoins. Bat– Any portion of a brick cut or broken across its width.

Explanations:

Perpends– The short vertical joints in the face of the wall that fall vertically over one another in the alternate course is called as perpends. Instead of perpends a practical term frequently used is cross joints. Arises– The edge of the brick where its surfaces intersect. Quoins– The stones used at the corners are quoins. Bat– Any portion of a brick cut or broken across its width.