Indian standard codes for brick work are a list of documents that provide general guidance on brick works. These standard codes ensure high quality of final construction products. Generally, masonry work is carried out at site as per the specifications ...
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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 ...
Procedure of Brickwork in Masonry Construction
‘Standard specification and work procedure for brickwork in masonry construction‘ provides guidelines about quality of bricks, mortar, soaking of bricks, laying of bricks, curing, scaffolding etc. The construction of brickwork in substructure and superstructure requires quality control on various aspects ...
Mortarless Dry-Stacked Interlocking Masonry System
A mortarless dry-stacked interlocking masonry system consists of Interlocking compressed earth blocks(ICEB) or concrete interlocking blocks or fly-ash interlocking blocks that are laid dry-stacked or with minimum mortar slurry in a stretcher bond in a wall. The system of dry-stacked ...
Types of Bricks in Masonry Construction – Properties & Uses
Different types of bricks are used in masonry construction based on material such as clay, concrete, lime, fly ash etc. Filed field identification of bricks for their properties, uses and suitability for different construction works are important. A brick is ...
Types of Tests on Bricks for Building Construction Works
Various types of tests on bricks are conducted to check quality of bricks for construction works. Some tests on bricks can be conducted at construction site.
Types of Bonds in Brick Masonry Wall Construction and their Uses
Types of bonds in brick masonry wall construction are classified based on laying and bonding style of bricks in walls. The bonds in brick masonry is developed by the mortar filling between layers of bricks and in grooves when bricks ...
Types of Pointing in Brick Masonry Construction
Pointing is the finishing of mortar joints in brick or stone masonry construction. Pointing is the implementing of joints to a depth of 10 mm to 20 mm and filling it with better quality mortar in desired shape. It is ...