Tag: Bricks
Efflorescence in Brick Work
Efflorescence in Brick Work
When soluble salts are present in huge quantities in the bricks or in the mortar, they absorb moisture from air or...
Uses of Bricks
Uses of Bricks
Some of the different uses of bricks are as follows,
1 The first class and second class bricks are used for permanent structures....
Reinforced Brick Masonry
Reinforced Brick Masonry
Brick work strengthened by introduction of mild steel flats, hoop iron, expanded mesh or bars is termed as reinforced brick masonry. This...
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...