Basics in Building Construction

Basics in Building Construction 4(2+2)

Lesson 11 : Bonds In Brick Work

Dutch Bond

This is another modified form of English bond. In this bond the corners of the wall are strengthened.

Special features of this type of bond are:

• Alternate courses of headers and stretchers are provided as in English bond.
• Every stretcher course starts as the quoin with a three-quarter bat.
• In every alternate stretcher course, a header is placed next to the three - quarter brick bat provided at the quoin.