The document discusses tests required for bricks and characteristics of good bricks. It notes that tests like absorption, compressive strength, efflorescence, hardness, shape and size, soundness, structure, and impact tests are required for bricks. It also lists characteristics that good bricks should have, including being uniform in color, size and shape; sound and compact; free from cracks and flaws; absorb no more than 15-20% of their weight in water; have a compressive strength of 2000-5000 psi; not change volume when wet; have low thermal conductivity; and be non-inflammable. The document was for a materials and methods of construction class taught by Muhammad Hadi Arzoo in the civil engineering department.
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3. Standard tests of bricks blocks and characteristics of good bricks blocks.pptx
1. Week 02
1st Topic : Test Required on Bricks
2nd Topic : Characteristics of Good Bricks
Teacher Name : Muhammad Hadi Arzoo
Department & Program : S & T (Civil) - M/E
Subject : Materials and Methods of Construction
16. TEST REQUIRED FOR BRICKS
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17. TEST REQUIRED FOR BRICKS
1. Bricks should be uniform in color, size and shape. Standard size of brick should be maintained.
2. They should be sound and compact.
3. They should be free from cracks and other flaws such as air bubbles, stone nodules etc. with sharp and square
edges.
4. Bricks should not absorb more than 1⁄5 of their own weight of water when immersed in water for 24 hours
(15% to 20% of dry weight).
5. The compressive strength of bricks should be in range of 2000 to 5000 psi (15 to 35 MPa).
6. Brick should not change in volume when wetted.
7. The thermal conductivity of bricks should be low as it is desirable that the building built with them should be
cool in summer and warm in winter.
8. Bricks should be non-inflammable and incombustible.
