Brick nogging partitions — method of construction Brick nogging type partition walls are constructed by which of the following methods?

Introduction / Context:
Brick nogging is a traditional method for creating lightweight internal partitions and for infilling timber frames. It combines the speed and economy of brickwork with a structural timber skeleton that carries the main loads, leaving the nogging primarily as infill and for stiffness and fire separation.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Partition (non-loadbearing) application.
• Conventional timber studs and rails forming bays.
• Thin brick units laid within the bays.

Concept / Approach:
In brick nogging, brickwork is built inside a timber frame between studs and rails. The timber frame resists vertical loads; the brick infill adds mass, fire resistance, and some lateral stiffness. This is distinct from a standalone brick wall (stretchers or headers) and from mere strapping of a wall with iron bands. Proper ties and allowances for movement between brick and timber are necessary to avoid cracking.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Historic half-timbered construction and modern adaptations illustrate brick nogging between timber members, often with lath and plaster finishes over.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• (a) and (b) describe freestanding masonry bonds, not nogging.
• (c) Iron straps alone do not define nogging construction.
• (e) Incorrect because (d) is correct.

Common Pitfalls:
Rigidly connecting nogging to timber without movement joints; inadequate tying leading to gaps; moisture incompatibility between materials.

Final Answer:
Building brickwork infill within a timber (wooden) framework