Everything Related to Civil Engineering.
What is a brick and what the required important tests on brick Bricks are a type of building material made from clay or other earthen materials and are widely used in construction for walls, foundations, chimneys, and other load-bearing structures. Continue reading Brick and Important Tests on Brick
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