Dimensions or Size of Bricks
Dimensions or Size of Bricks
The bricks are prepared in various sizes. The custom in the locality is the governing factor for deciding the dimensions...
Classification of Bricks
Classification of Bricks
The classification of bricks is as follows:
(i) unburnt or sun-dried bricks; and
(ii) burnt bricks.
The unburnt or sun-dried bricks are...
Test for Bricks
Test for Bricks
A brick is generally subjected to the following tests to find for the construction work,
(1) Absorption
(2) Crushing strength
(3) Hardness
(4) Presence of...
Types of Brick Bonds
Types of Brick Bonds
Some of the different types of brick bonds are,
1. English bond,
2. Flemish bond,
3. Stretching bond,
4. Heading bond,
5. Garden wall bond,
6. Facing...
Flemish Bond – Brick Masonry
Flemish Bond - Types of Flemish Bond
In Flemish bond, each course consists of alternate headers and stretchers. The alternate headers of each course are...
English Bond – Brick Masonry
English Bond
English bond consists of alternate course of headers and stretches. In this English bond arrangement, vertical joints in the header courses come over...
Surkhi
Surkhi
Surkhi is called as Trass, or brick-dust in England.
Surkhi is used as a substitute for sand for concrete and mortar, and has almost the...
Fire Bricks
Fire Bricks
Fire bricks are made of fire-clay or refractory clay, burnt at a high temperature in special kilns. Fire bricks are generally of a...
Compressive / Crushing Strength of Bricks
Compressive /Crushing Strength of Bricks
Compressive /Crushing strength of bricks (Indian Made) are very variable, and may vary from 30 kg/sq. cm to 150 kg/sq....