Question

In Herringbone bond, bricks are placed at _________ angle from __________ line in both directions.

(a) 60^o, central

(b) 60^o, vertical

(c) 45^o, central

(d) 45^o, vertical

This question was posed to me during an interview for a job.

Query is from Brick Masonry in section Building Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) 45^o, central

The best explanation: There is a central line with respect to which bricks are laid.  It is laid at 45^o angle in both directions.  It is used where wall thickness is more than 4 bricks or for paving.