Definition of mansonary

• Construction material formed by combining stone and brick , with a blinding materials : mortar
• Mainly used to builds walls
• Serve to enclose or divide a space
• To support loads from other elements 
• Based on location :

-Exterior ( at least one side exposed to the exterior environment )
-Interior ( both sides exposed to an interior environment )

• Based on structural requirements :

-Load bearing ( structural wall ; carry loads from others members )
-Non- load bearing ( carry own weight only )

• Based on construction :

-Solid wall ( monsonry units )
-Hollow wall ( masonry units )
-Framed wall ( use wood or metal )