BUILDING MATERIALS

Bricks

BYLOKESH GUPTAAssistant ProfessorCivil Engineering Department.SPSU UdaipurIntroductionBuilding structure consist of many parts such as foundation, column, doors, walls, lintels, roof trusses, window grill etc. All these parts of structure are constructed of materials known as engineering materials i.e. building materials.Various Types Of Building MaterialsBricksStoneCementSandTimberSteelPlasticsAluminumRoofing MaterialsMortarGlass

BricksBricks are obtained by moulding clay or other suitable earth materials to the desired shape after subjecting it to several processes.Standard size- 19cmX9cmX9cmWith mortar-20cmX10cmX10cm

Various Ingredients Of Good BricksSilica - 50-60%Alumina - 20-30%Lime - 10%Magnesia