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masonry bond
HB50
arrangement of masonry units in a wall to ensure strength and stability
See Figure A.9
See Figure A.9
Generally there are no continuous vertical joints (perpends) in successive courses, except for stack bond which is not a true bond. The type of bond is generally recognizable on the face of a wall from the pattern formed by the exposed headers (brick ends) and stretchers (brick sides).
See also: broken masonry bond