, Bricks
• Bricks are blocks of tampered clay molded to
suitable shape and size while it is still in plastic
state, dried in the sun and burnt to make them
more strong, hard and durable.
• Bricks are extensively used in construction because
of:
1- Local and cheap availability
2- Strength
3- Durability
4- Insulating property against heat and sound.
, Classification
Bricks are broadly classified into two categories:
1- Sun-dried or Kacha bricks
2- Burnt or Pucca bricks.
Types of Burnt (pucca ) bricks:-
– 1st class bricks.
– 2nd class bricks.
– 3rd class bricks.
– Over burnt OR Jhama bricks