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RGMB =

Reinforced-Grouted –Masonry-Brick.

Retarder =

Mortar additive that slows down setting.

Retemper =

To remix mortar by adding more water.

Revetment =

Same as parging.

Rich mortar =

Mortar high in cementitious material.

Rip block =

Concrete block not in full height.

Rise =

Vertical direction.

Rowlock =

Masonry units laid on face edge

with end facing out. Also spelled

rolok.

Rubbed joint =

Flushed mortar joint; joint is

rubbed flat to the face of the masonry units.

Rubble - rubblework =

1.

Rough, irregular stone.

2.

Stone masonry built of

rubble.

Run =

Horizontal direction.