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Hoffmann’s Kiln and Bull’s trench kiln Hoffmann’s Kiln and Bull’s trench kiln Hoffmann’s Kiln It is a continuous kiln and has a permanent roof as a result of which it can function even during rains. The first Hoffmann kilns were Continue reading Hoffmann’s Kiln and Bull’s trench kiln→

Burning of Bricks Burning of Bricks Burning of bricks is done in a clamp or kiln. A clamp is a temporary structure whereas kiln is a permanent one. Burning in Clamp or Pazawah: A typical clamp is shown in Fig. Continue reading Burning of Bricks→

Drying of Bricks Drying of Bricks Before burning it is essential that the bricks have dried and have become sufficiently hard to be handled and stacked in kilns without getting damaged. Also if the bricks have not completely dried then Continue reading Drying of Bricks→

Moulding of Bricks Moulding of Bricks Giving the required shape to the prepared brick earth is known as moulding of bricks. There are two different ways of moulding. a) Hand moulding b) Machine moulding. a. Hand moulding: Hand moulding of bricks Continue reading Moulding of Bricks→