A Typical Anchor Used with a Brick Veneer and CMU

question 4

Multiple Choice

A typical anchor used with a brick veneer and CMU backup wall assembly consists of a

• A)two- piece anchor, of which one is an integral part of the joint reinforcement in the CMU backup wall and the other is embedded in the veneer's mortar joint.
• B)three- piece anchor, of which two are fastened to the CMU backup wall and the other is embedded in the veneer's mortar joint.
• C)two- piece anchor, of which one is embedded in the CMU backup wall and the other is embedded in the veneer's mortar joint.
• D)A and B.
• E)A and C.

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