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This document contains a set of questions and answers regarding various aspects of brick construction, composition, and properties. It covers topics such as material properties, brick classification and types, structural uses, and manufacturing processes.
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hich material in brick composition prevents cracking, shrinking, and warping? W a) Alumina b) Silica c) Lime d) Magnesia Which element imparts plasticity to the brick earth? a) Lime b) Silica c) Alumina d) Iron Oxide Which of the fol...
hich material in brick composition prevents cracking, shrinking, and warping? W a) Alumina b) Silica c) Lime d) Magnesia Which element imparts plasticity to the brick earth? a) Lime b) Silica c) Alumina d) Iron Oxide Which of the following materials imparts red color to bricks? a) Silica b) Alumina c) Magnesia d) Iron Oxide Which brick class has a crushing strength of at least 10.7 N/mm²? a) 1st Class b) 2nd Class c) 3rd Class d) 4th Class Which test is NOT a field test for bricks? a) Soundness test b) Brittleness test c) Compressive strength test d) Uniformity in color, shape, and size What is the main purpose of lime in brick earth? a) Prevents shrinkage b) Provides plasticity c) Enhances color d) Reduces brittleness Which brick classification is used for paving and flooring? a) 1st Class Brick b) 2nd Class Brick c) 3rd Class Brick d) 4th Class Brick What is the nominal size of a modular brick? a) 23 cm x 10 cm x 5.5 cm b) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm c) 25 cm x 12 cm x 6 cm d) 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm Which process involves exposing clay to moisture for softening? a) Digging b) Blending c) Weathering d) Tempering Which type of brick is used for sloping walls, copings, and string courses? a) Modular bricks b) Traditional bricks ) Specially-shaped bricks c d) Over-burnt bricks In the brick manufacturing process, which is the last stage? a) Moulding b) Burning c) Drying d) Preparation of clay Which material causes efflorescence in bricks? a) Silica b) Alumina c) Alkalies d) Lime Which type of kiln has an efficiency of 70-90% in brick burning? a) Clamp burning b) Continuous kiln c) Intermittent kiln d) Open firing kiln Which type of bond is used in walls of half-brick thickness? a) Header bond b) Stretcher bond c) English bond d) Flemish bond Which bond arrangement is stronger and commonly used for walls curved on plan? a) Header bond b) Stretcher bond c) English bond d) Flemish bond What is the purpose of the frog in bricks? a) Improves insulation b) Reduces material usage c) Adds aesthetic value d) Strengthens the bond What is a Queen closer? a) A type of bond b) A small brick piece used at the end of masonry c) A three-quarter bat d) A depression in a brick Which brick bond pattern is a combination of Flemish and English bond? a) Dutch bond b) Single Flemish bond c) Double Flemish bond d) Rat-trap bond Which is the recommended size for a brick by NBC 109:1994? a) 240 x 115 x 57 mm b) 230 x 100 x 50 mm c) 250 x 120 x 75 mm d) 200 x 100 x 100 mm In English bond, which element is necessary to break the vertical joints? a) Frog b) Closer c) Quoin brick d) Three-quarter bat What is a bat in brick terminology? a) A shortened brick piece b) A type of bond c) A tool for laying bricks d) A depression in bricks Which test measures the ability of bricks to absorb water? a) Soundness test b) Compressive strength test c) Water absorption test d) Brittleness test Which type of brick is used for internal walls? a) 1st Class Brick b) 2nd Class Brick c) 3rd Class Brick d) 4th Class Brick What is the purpose of adding lime to cement-sand mortar? a) Increase strength b) Improve color c) Enhance plasticity d) Decrease permeability Which term refers to the external corners of walls? a) Bat b) Frog c) Quoins d) Course What is the purpose of the bevelled bat in masonry? a) Aesthetic value b) Strengthening the wall c) Proper alignment of joints d) Improving insulation Which type of bricks are also called "Sundry Bricks"? a) Burnt bricks b) Over-burnt bricks c) Unburnt bricks d) Modular bricks Which process involves bringing the clay to the desired hardness for brick making? a) Blending b) Moulding c) Tempering d) Weathering Which type of bond is typically used in foundation footings? a) Stretcher bond b) English bond ) Header bond c d) Flemish bond Which brick bond has alternate courses of headers and stretchers? a) Header bond b) Flemish bond c) English bond d) Dutch bond Which of the following describes a Soldier brick? a) Shorter side visible b) Longer side visible c) Heads on top and bottom d) Stretcher sides on the bottom What is the depth of a frog in a brick typically? a) 10-15 mm b) 5-10 mm c) 15-20 mm d) 20-25 mm Which test is conducted by dropping a brick from 1 meter height? a) Soundness test b) Brittleness test c) Water absorption test d) Compressive strength test Which material causes dark blue or blackish color in bricks when in excess? a) Silica b) Alumina c) Iron Oxide d) Magnesia In which bond are only headers visible in elevation? a) Flemish bond b) English bond c) Stretcher bond d) Header bond What is the nominal size of a traditional brick in Nepal? a) 23 cm x 10 cm x 5.5 cm b) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm c) 24 cm x 11.5 cm x 5.7 cm d) 22 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm What is the typical water absorption percentage for 1st Class bricks? a) Less than 25% b) Less than 20% c) Less than 15% d) Less than 10% Which of the following is not used as a closer in masonry? a) King closer b) Queen closer c) Three-quarter bat d) Sailor hich bond provides the best appearance in masonry walls? W a) English bond b) Flemish bond c) Stretcher bond d) Header bond Which type of kiln is continuous and suitable for large-scale brick production? a) Clamp b) Intermittent c) Hoffman d) Scotch What is the name of a brick cut lengthwise into two equal parts? a) Bat b) Closer c) King Closer d) Queen Closer Which process is used to test the efflorescence in bricks? a) Wet test b) Scratch test c) Scratch and drop test d) Dry test Which type of brick is used in arches? a) 1st Class b) Bullnose c) Closer d) Engineering Brick What is the term for bricks used in steps and sills? a) Closer b) Coping c) Paving Brick d) String Brick What is a coping brick used for? a) Strengthening foundation b) Exterior protection of walls c) Decorative purposes d) For retaining water Which type of brick contains more alumina than standard bricks? a) Firebrick b) Paving Brick c) Building Brick d) Facing Brick Which method of laying bricks ensures proper bond? a) Laying dry b) Wetting and soaking c) Laying flat d) Staggering joints Which brick test determines durability in adverse weather conditions? a) Weathering test b) Water absorption test ) Efflorescence test c d) Compressive strength test Which brick structure is used for thick walls or high structures? a) Stretcher bond b) English bond c) Flemish bond d) Block bond What is the term for placing a layer of brick at an angle in the wall? a) Bevelled bat b) Soldier course c) Quoin d) Bat
