how to check brick quality | how to test brick quality
how to check brick quality | how to test brick quality
QUALITY TEST FOR BRICK
In this article, we will see about different types of field tests to find out the good quality of burnt clay bricks.
1. Shapes and sizes:
2. Colour test:
3. Sound test:
4. Hardness test:
5. Drop test:
1. Shapes and sizes:
Brick should have sharp edges with uniform shape & size. The maximum allowance or tolerance at both ends should be ±3 mm.
2. Colour test:
Brick should be in deep red or copper colour some of the brick are like Black or clay-like colour indicates the brick of low quality which should be avoided for construction purpose
3. Sound test:
When two bricks were stuck with each other it should give a clear metallic sound. If we hear metallic sound then brick indicates first quality
4. Hardness test:
When we scratch the brick with our fingernails, it should not leave any impressions on the brick. Such bricks are considered good quality clay bricks.
5. Drop test:
When a brick dropped from about a height of 1.2 meters to 1.5 meters., the brick should not break into pieces to ensure its good quality.
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