Introduction Of Bricks | Bricks | Construction Materials | By Ashutosh Nautiyal

Bricks are one of the oldest building materials. Bricks date back to 7000 BC. Bricks were discovered in southern Turkey at the site of an ancient settlement around the city of Jericho. Bricks have been used produced since the dawn of civilization in the sundried form.

Introduction Of Bricks

 



Introduction Of Bricks | Bricks | Construction Materials | By Ashutosh Nautiyal
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  • Bricks are one of the oldest building materials.

  • Bricks date back to 7000 BC.

  • Bricks were discovered in southern Turkey at the site of an ancient settlement around the city of Jericho.

  • Bricks have been produced since the dawn of civilization in the sundried form.

  • Brick may be made of burnt clay or mixture of sand and lime or of Portland cement concrete.

  • Due to its cheapness, durability and easy to handle quality, brick continues to be the most popular and leading construction material.

  • Clay bricks are commonly used as these are economical and easily available.

  • The cost of construction work is less with bricks.

  • Brick has a rectangular shape. 

  • The length, width and height of brick are as follows:-
  • Length of brick = 2*width of brick + thickness of mortar
  • Height of brick= width of the brick 

  • Size of a standard brick should be 19 cm * 9 cm * 9 cm and 19 cm * 9 cm * 4 cm and when placed in masonry the size of a standard brick with mortar becomes 20 cm * 10 cm * 10 cm.

  • In India, the standard size recommended by the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) is 19 cm * 9 cm *  9 cm and the size of brick including the mortar thickness is 20 cm * 10 cm * 10 cm, which is known as the nominal size of the brick.

  • An indent called frog which is 1-2 cm deep is provided in 9 cm high bricks.

  • Frog is provided to form a key for holding the mortar and for this reason the bricks are laid with frogs on top. It also indicates the trade name of the manufacturer.

  • The weight of 1 cubic meter of brick is 18 kN. So, the average weight of a brick will be around 30-35 kN.










*Self Typed
*Source- Internet, Books and Self-Analysis


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Mr. Ashutosh Nautiyal is a student who is pursuing his post-graduation (MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management) from SCMHRD, Pune. He has done his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from BTKIT, Dwarahat and his schooling from Omkarananda Saraswat…

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