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What is the primary reason for the broad use of bricks in construction at present?
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?
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?
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?
Why is screening considered an important step in the production of clay bricks?
How does the use of inclined vibrating screens benefit the production of clay bricks?
How does the use of inclined vibrating screens benefit the production of clay bricks?
How is the screening process typically carried out for clay?
How is the screening process typically carried out for clay?
What is the purpose of the drying process for wet bricks?
What is the purpose of the drying process for wet bricks?
What temperature range is typically used for drying wet bricks?
What temperature range is typically used for drying wet bricks?
In which stage of firing do bricks undergo vitrification?
In which stage of firing do bricks undergo vitrification?
What is a characteristic of periodic kilns used in firing bricks?
What is a characteristic of periodic kilns used in firing bricks?
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