BRICK 5 Flashcards

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What are Bullnose bricks?

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Bricks moulded with a rounded angle, one edge curved, used for rounded quoin.

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What are Channel bricks

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Bricks moulded to the shape of a gutter, used as drains.

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What are Cownose bricks?

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Bricks with two curved edges, moulded with a double bullnose,

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What are Curved Sector bricks?

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Bricks in the form of a curved sector, used in the construction of pillars, chimneys, etc

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What are Hollow bricks?

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Also known as cellular or cavity bricks, they weigh about 1/3rd of an ordinary brick and are used to reduce heat, sound, and damp transmission.

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What is the maximum hollow area of Hollow bricks?

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The maximum hollow area should not be greater than 50% of the total plane area.

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How much faster are Hollow bricks laid compared to ordinary bricks?

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Hollow bricks are laid almost 4 times faster than ordinary bricks.

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What are the dimensions of Hollow bricks?

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Size - 40 x 20 x 20 cm, Wall thickness - 20-25 mm.

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What are Paving bricks?

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Prepared from clay with a high percentage of iron, they offer better resistance to the abrasive action of traffic.

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What is the IS code for Paving bricks?

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: IS 3583.

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What are Coping bricks?

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Bricks made to suit the thickness of walls on which coping is to be provided to prevent the entry of water.

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What are the different forms of Coping bricks?

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Chamfer, half round, or saddle back.

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What are Perforated bricks?

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Bricks containing cylindrical holes, light in weight, and requiring less clay for preparation.

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What is the IS code for Perforated bricks?

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IS 2222.

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What is the water absorption of Perforated bricks?

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Less than 15%.

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What is the compressive strength of Perforated bricks?

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Greater than 7 N/mm².

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What are Squint bricks?

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A brick cut or moulded to an oblique angle, forming an angle other than a right angle in plan.

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What is the key property of fire clay?

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High temperature resisting capacity.

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: What are the main constituents of good fire clay?

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Alumina and silica.

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What is the temperature range that High Duty Fire Clays can resist?

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1482°C to 1648°C.

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What is the temperature range that Medium Duty Fire Clays can resist?

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1315°C to 1482°C.

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What is the temperature range that Low Duty Fire Clays can resist?

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Up to 870°C.

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What are Fire Bricks made from?

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Made from fire clay.

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What is the color of Fire Bricks?

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White or yellowish white.

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What is the weight of Fire Bricks?
About 30 to 35 N.
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What temperature can Fire Bricks resist?
Up to 1500°C
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What are Fire Bricks used for?
Used for lining of kilns, ovens, chimneys, etc.
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What is the compressive strength of Fire Bricks?
200 to 220 kg/cm².
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What is the water absorption of Fire Bricks?
Varies from 5 to 10%.
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What are the three types of Fire Bricks?
Acidic Brick, Basic Brick, and Neutral Brick.
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What is used for acidic lining in Fire Bricks?
ACIDIC BRICK Ordinary fire bricks and silica bricks.
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What is used for basic lining in Fire Bricks?
BASIC BRICK Magnesia bricks (70% MgO + 30% silica and alumina) and Dolomite bricks (carbonate of Ca and Mg).
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What is used for neutral lining in Fire Bricks?
NEUTRAL BRICK Chromite bricks and high alumina bricks.
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What is the composition of Silica bricks?
Silica 95 to 97%, Lime 1 to 2%.
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What temperature can Silica bricks withstand?
About 2000°C.
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What is the compressive strength of Silica bricks?
15 N/mm².
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