Category: MATERIALS

Classification of Bricks Based on Raw Materials Based on raw materials bricks are of the following kinds: 1.   Burnt Clay Brick: It is obtained by pressing the clay in moulds and fried and dried in kilns. It is the most used brick. It requires plastering when used in construction works.  2.   Fly ash clay Brick:...<a href="https://impressivearchitecture.com/2022/05/16/classification-of-bricks-based-on-raw-materials/" class="epl-more-link">Read More→</a>

Classification of Bricks Based on Manufacturing Method Based on the manufacturing method bricks are of the following kinds: 1.   Extruded Brick: It is created by forcing clay and water into a steel dye, with a very regular shape and size, then cutting the resulting column into shorter units with wires before firing. It is used...<a href="https://impressivearchitecture.com/2022/05/16/classification-of-bricks-based-on-manufacturing-method/" class="epl-more-link">Read More→</a>

Classification of Bricks Based on Building Process Based on the building process Bricks are of the following kinds: 1.   Unburnt Bricks: These are half-burnt bricks. The colour is yellow. The strength is low. They are used as suki in lime terracing. They are used as soiling under RCC footing or basement. Such bricks should not...<a href="https://impressivearchitecture.com/2022/05/16/classification-of-bricks-based-on-building-process/" class="epl-more-link">Read More→</a>

Classification of Bricks Based on Quality Based on quality, Bricks are of the following kinds: 1.   First Class Brick: The size is standard. The color of these bricks is uniform yellow or red. It is well burnt, regular texture, uniform shape. The absorption capacity is less than 10%, crushing strength is, 280kg/cm2 (mean) where it...<a href="https://impressivearchitecture.com/2022/05/16/classification-of-bricks-based-on-quality/" class="epl-more-link">Read More→</a>

TYPES OF BRICKS: DETAILED CLASSIFICATION OF BRICK Bricks are a regular size rectangular units. Bricks are made of clay. They are usually used for most of the building works. Bricks are most generally used as a substitute for stone when the stone is not available.              Types of Bricks Bricks...<a href="https://impressivearchitecture.com/2022/05/16/types-of-bricks-detailed-classification-of-brick/" class="epl-more-link">Read More→</a>