Chapter: Civil : Design Of Reinforced Concrete And Brick Masonry Structures- Design Of Brick Masonry

Design Of Brick Masonry: Uses, Advantages, Classification and Size

Used for, Advantages of brick masonry: Classification of bricks: [Based on shapes] Size of bricks: [As per IS1077]

DESIGN OF BRICK MASONRY

Brick

1) Clay

2) Calcium Silicate (Cement, FAL-G)

(Comp. strength ^� 3.5 to 40 N/mm²)

Used for,

1. External and internal bearing walls

2. Load bearing piers and columns

3. Paritition walls

4. Brick masonry foundations

5. Floorings and Pavings

Advantages of brick masonry:

Attractive appearance, economical light weight, durable, strength, fire resistance, sound insulation, low thermal conductivity, minimum maintenance.

Classification of bricks: [Based on shapes]

1. Solid bricks -Perforations or holes not greater than 25% of volume

2. Perforated bricks -Perforation is greater than 25% of volume. Advantages:of perforated bricks are high thermal insulation and light weight. Water absorption should not be greater than 15% after 24 hours of insertion and compressive strength not less than 7N/mm².

3. Hollow blocks -Holes greater than 20% and sizes of holes greater than 20mm.

4. Cellular bricks -Holes greater than 20% and closed at one end

5. Ornamental bricks -Bricks used in corbels, cornices, etc.

Size of bricks: [As per IS1077]

Standard size -19 x 9 x 9 cm

Modular brick -20 x 10 x 10 cm

The average compressive strength of brick unit as per IS3495 (Part I) -1976 is, 3.5 - 40N/mm²

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