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What is the primary reason for the broad use of bricks in construction at present?

  • Their availability in various shapes
  • Their durability, availability, and low cost (correct)
  • Their ease of transportation
  • Their resistance to extreme weather conditions
  • How does the storage of raw materials help ensure continuous brick production?

  • By preventing the clay from drying out
  • By providing sufficient raw materials for many days of plant operation (correct)
  • By reducing the need for size-reduction machines
  • By allowing workers to take breaks during production
  • What is the purpose of blending different clays in brick production?

  • To produce more uniform raw materials and control color (correct)
  • To speed up the burning process of the bricks
  • To create unique patterns on the surface of the bricks
  • To increase the weight of the bricks
  • Why is screening considered an important step in the production of clay bricks?

    <p>To control particle size and remove impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the use of inclined vibrating screens benefit the production of clay bricks?

    <p>By controlling particle size effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the screening process typically carried out for clay?

    <p>Using vibrating screens or rotary screens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the drying process for wet bricks?

    <p>To reduce the moisture content in the bricks before firing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature range is typically used for drying wet bricks?

    <p>100 ºF to 400 ºF (38 ºC to 204 ºC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of firing do bricks undergo vitrification?

    <p>Between 1600 ºF and 2400 ºF (871 ºC to 1316 ºC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of periodic kilns used in firing bricks?

    <p>They are loaded, fired, cooled, and unloaded in cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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