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Bricks Basics
Bricks Basics
35 35 350
30 30 300
25 25 250
20 20 200
15 15 150
10 10 100
7.5 7.5 75
5 5 50
3.5 3.5 35
1st class bricks:
Crushing strength 10.7 N/mm2, efflorescence-NIL, water absorption <15%,
2nd class bricks
Crushing strength 7 N/mm2, efflorescence- little, water absorption <20%
3rd class
3.5 N/mm2, large, <25%
References:
1. https://civilblog.org/2014/04/22/specification-for-common-burnt-clay-
building-bricks-is-1077-1992/
2.