5 Questions
What are the constituents required in brick earth for good quality bricks?
Silica, alumina, lime, iron oxide, and a small quantity of magnesia are required in brick earth for good quality bricks.
What are the harmful ingredients in brick earth?
The harmful ingredients in brick earth are lime, iron pyrites, alkalis, pebbles, vegetation, and organic matter.
What are the steps involved in the manufacturing of bricks?
The steps involved in the manufacturing of bricks include preparation of clay, un-soiling, and digging the clay out from the ground.
What is the purpose of silica in brick earth?
Silica in brick earth is responsible for preventing cracking, shrinking, and warping of raw bricks, and it affects the durability of bricks.
Why is the top layer of soil not used in brick preparation?
The top layer of soil is full of impurities and hence it is never used in brick preparation.
Test your knowledge on bricks, the most commonly used construction material. This quiz covers the composition of brick earth and the constituents required to produce good quality bricks.
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