What are the Defects in Bricks?

Today we are going to learn about types of defects in bricks.Brick is mainly used for taking compressive load acting on the structure.The major component of brick is clay.We have discussed about types and properties of clay used in the brick.To acquire sufficient strength we have to take precaution against involvement of defects in bricks.

Today we are going to learn about types of defects in bricks

Types of Defects in Bricks

1.Over burning of Bricks

We know that,clay is used for the production of bricks.For the production of brick,we have to change the nature of clay from loosen state to harden state by heating.

During the production of bricks,we have to burnt bricks to achieve sufficient hardness after moulding clay into a required shape.During heating,if the brick overburnt,then soft molten mass is produced and the brick looses its required shape.

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2.Under Burning of bricks

Another defects in bricks is due to under burning of bricks.This causes non softening of clay,it could not complete vitrification process.The result of under burning of clay is less compressive strength.

3.Black Core

If the clay contains bituminous particles,creates black core.The bituminous matter cannot be compleatly removed by oxidation

4,Efflorescence

This type of defects in bricks is caused during the absorption of moisture present in the surroundings.If the brick contain alkaline nature.During the contact of moisture with brick,the alkaline substance absorb moisture.During drying small powder patches will appear on the surface of the brick.Efflorescence will effect in the deteoration of plasterings.

5.Chuffs

The deterioration of bricks caused by falling of rain fall on the bricks is called chuffs.

6.Spots

Iron sulphide in the brick causes dark surface spots in the surface of bricks.

Laminations

They are caused due the entrapping of air in the void space of the clay.