Bricks which are used in construction works are burnt bricks. They are classified into 4 categories on the basis of its manufacturing and preparation, as given below. First class bricks Second class bricks Third class bricks Fourth class bricks 1. First Class Bricks These bricks are table moulded and of standard shape and they are … Read more
Qualities of Good Bricks The good bricks which are to be used for the construction of important structures should posses the following qualities; The bricks should be table-moulded, well burnt in kilns, copper-coloured, free from cracks and with sharp and square edges. The colour should be uniform and bright. The bricks should be uniform in … Read more
In my previous post, I discussed the constituents of good brick earth and their importance. But it is impractical to find brick earth having all the good constituents with the desired proportions. There also exist some harmful ingredients in brick earth, which can cause many defects in the manufactured bricks. Below mentioned are some of … Read more
Constituents of Good Brick Earth Bricks are the most commonly used construction material. Bricks are prepared by moulding clay in rectangular blocks of uniform size and then drying and burning these blocks. In order to get a good quality brick, the brick earth should contain the following constituents. Silica Alumina Lime Iron oxide Magnesia … Read more
Steps Involved in Brick Manufacturing Manufacturing of bricks consists of the following 4 operations or steps. Preparation of brick clay or brick earth Moulding of bricks Air drying of bricks Burning of bricks 1. Preparation of brick clay or brick earth In this step the soil is excavated in steps and then laid on leveled … Read more