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Classification of Bricks
The bricks used in construction are classified as: (i) First class bricks (ii) Second class…
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Tests on Bricks
The following laboratory tests may be conducted on the bricks to find their suitability: (i)…
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Properties of Bricks
The following are the required properties of good bricks: (i) Colour: Colour should be uniform…
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BRICKS
Brick is obtained by moulding good clay into a block, which is dried and then…
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Common Building Stones
The following are the some of commonly used stones: (i) Basalt and trap (ii) Granite (iii) Sandstone…
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Uses of Stones
Stones are used in the following civil engineering constructions: (i) Stone masonry is used for the…
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Tests on Stones
To certain the required properties of stones, the following tests can be conducted: (i) crushing strength test…
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Requirements of Good Building Stones
The following are the requirements of good building stones: (i) Strength: The stone should be…
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STONES
Stone is a ‘naturally available building material’ which has been used from the early age…
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Can Titanium Dioxide Reduces Air Pollutants?
Imagine a city that could devour the very pollution that it creates. Such was the…