Comparison Of

Brick And Stone Masonry

• Masonry : Construction of building units
bonded together with mortar.

• Brick masonry : The art of laying bricks in mortar in

a proper systematic manner to form a homogeneous
mass which can withstand forces without
disintegration.

• Stone masonry : The method of construction of rigid

structure using stones as building units with mortar.
Types Of Brick Masonry
• Brick work in mud
• Cheapest.
• Mud is used to fill up the joints.
• Thickness of mortar joint is 12 mm and max. height of wall
is 4 m.

• Brick work in cement

• cement lime mortar is used to fill up the joints
• Thickness of mortar joint is 10 to 12 mm.
Types Of stone Masonry
• Types of stone masonry :
1. Rubble masonry:
• Rough and undressed irregular stones are used.
• Masonry has wider joints.

2. Ashlar masonry:
• Accurately dressed either square or rectangular stones
are used.
• Masonry has fine joint of order 3mm thickness.
Economic Analysis Of Brick And
Stone Masonry
Material for 1 Stone Masonry Brick Masonry
m³
construction
NO. of units ½ tipper 500 pieces
cement (~300kg) 62kg
sand ~500 kg 386kg
Overall comparison between stone and
brick masonry
Properties Stone masonry Brick masonry
Strength High strength Less strength
Durability Excellent less
Appearance No external treatment Plastering is required
required
Mortar joints Thick Thin
Dampness No Yes
Fire resistance less More
Method of construction Quarrying, dressing Preparation of clay
moulding, drying, burn
Cost More Less
Use Pier, dam, residential Residential and public
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