Bricks are a crucial component of building materials for homes. Their size, in addition to their strength, is important in the construction of a building. The measurement of bricks is crucial from the very beginning of the development of bricks. Due to the wide range of buildings and other uses for these bricks, different fields require different brick sizes. It also calls for a variety of structures and shapes.
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The standard brick size in India
The standard brick size in India is 190 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm, according to the BIS guidelines. When the mortar is thick, the bricks' measurements shift to 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm, which is frequently referred to as the nominal size of the modular brick.
Different types of bricks
Bricks, one of the most important building materials, have been used since 7,000 BC. They are also among the earliest known building materials still in use today. Bricks provide homes with better forms, durability, stability, and a solid base. Here is all the information you want on various bricks type and their prices:
Sun-dried bricks
These are clay bricks that haven't been burned. They are moulded and let to dry in the sun.
Burnt clay bricks
Bricks that have been burned are formed of clay and placed into a kiln. They may be used to construct columns, walls, and foundations, among other things.
Fly ash bricks
These bricks, also known as self-cementing bricks, are made from Class F or Class C fly ash. In enterprises where coal is used, fly ash is collected from the furnaces. This ash comprises calcium oxide and has undergone a thermal treatment of 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Concrete bricks
Concrete blocks were used to create these bricks. Sand, coarse aggregates, water, and cement are used to produce the concrete. The size and form may be modified to meet certain needs.
Engineering bricks
Calcium silicate bricks
Eco bricks
Glass Block
Red Brick
Interlocking Brick
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