WHAT CAUSE DEFECTS IN BRICK MASONRY AND ITS REMEDIES?

Spalling of brickwork

Sources of Defects in Brick Masonry There are 4 primary reasons that cause defects in brick masonry work. These are as follows. Sulphate Attack Crystallization of Salts from Bricks Corrosion of Embedded Iron or Steel Shrinkage on Drying 1. Sulphate Attack The common forms of defects due to sulphate attack are Chipping and spalling of … Read more

4 TYPES OF BONDS COMMONLY USED IN BRICK MASONRY WORK

Fig-4 Flemish Bond

Types of Bonds in Brick Masonry Brick masonry is built with bricks bonded together with mortar. For temporary sheds mud mortar may be used but for all permanent buildings lime or cement mortars are used. The various types of bonds generally used in brick masonry are Stretcher bond Header bond English bond and Flemish bond … Read more

7 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS A BUILDING WALL SHOULD SATISFY

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING WALLS

The primary function of wall is to enclosure or divide the space. Basically wall is an essential component of the building. These walls may be built of different materials such as solid brick or stone masonry, plain monolithic concrete, reinforced masonry, hollow concrete blocks etc. Building walls can primarily be of two types, such as … Read more

8 MUST FOLLOW RULES FOR GOOD BONDING IN BRICKWORK

Unbounded wall & Load Distribution in a Well Bonded Wall

Bonding in Brickwork Bonds in brick work means method of arranging the bricks in courses so that individual brick units are tied together and the vertical joints of the successive courses do not lie in same vertical line. Purposes of Brick Bonding Obtain maximum strength whilst distributing the loads to be carried throughout the wall, … Read more

WHAT ARE THE DEFECTS FOUND ON BRICKS?

Efflorescence of Brick- Defects found on bricks

Bricks used in construction industry can have the following defects. So before using the bricks, it should be inspected properly for presence of any of the following defects. Different Types of Defects Found on Bricks 1. Over-burning of Bricks Bricks should be burned at temperatures at which incipient, complete and viscous vitrification occur. However, if … Read more

SPECIFICATION FOR BURNT CLAY HOLLOW BRICKS USED FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS

Reference IS 3952-1988 – Specification for burnt clay hollow bricks for walls and partitions. General Quality o    Bricks shall be free from cracks and flaws and nodules of free lime. o    Bricks shall have smooth rectangular faces with sharp corners o    Bricks shall be of uniform in colour and texture. o    Bricks shall be free … Read more