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....