Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with the design layout. Brick selection is decided based on the certain application in which the ...
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10 Structural and Non-structural Applications of Bricks
There are innumerable applications of bricks in the field of Civil engineering. They are widely used as a structural as well as a non-structural(aesthetical) element in construction. When used as a structural member, bricks are used for the construction of ...
How to Make Deductions in Masonry Construction Estimation?
Deduction is necessary in certain cases while estimations are carried out for masonry constructions. For instance, the presence of openings in masonry walls, bearings, doors, windows, segmental arch openings, and semi-circular arch openings. Deductions for these conditions shall be conducted ...
Load Bearing Masonry Construction – Types, Features and Benefits
Load bearing masonry construction is one of the oldest and most widespread construction techniques in the world. Every wall element in a load bearing masonry structure carries the load to the foundation which is then transferred to the soil. Load ...
Bond Beam Block vs. Lintel Block Differences
Bond beam blocks and lintel blocks are concrete units which are used especially for masonry purposes. The differences between both bond beam block and lintel block in terms of their usage, shape, functions etc. are explained in this article. Lintel ...
Parapet Walls – Types and Uses
A parapet wall is a low or dwarf wall built along the edge of the roof, terrace, walkway, balcony etc. Parapet walls can be constructed using different materials like reinforced cement concrete, steel, aluminium, glass etc. Different types of parapet ...
Bond Beam Block-Dimensions, Specifications, and Applications
Bond beam blocks are concrete masonry units which are manufactured with reduced webs (Fig. 1) or with knock-out webs (Fig. 2); the knock-out webs are removed prior to the placement of the unit in the bond beam. The purpose of ...
Brick Basement Wall- Construction Procedure, Practical Consideration
Brick masonry walls are not commonly used as a basement wall but it can be constructed to serve this purpose. Brick basement wall must be built according to design specifications and drawings so as to be able to resist both ...