LAB TEST FOR DETERMINATION OF DIMENSIONS OF BRICKS

OBJECTIVE: To determine the dimensions of common burnt clay building bricks

APPARATUS: Measuring tape

PROCEDURE:

1.      Take representative sample of 20 bricks.

2.      Remove all blisters,loose particles of clay and small projections.

3.      Arrange the bricks lengthwise upon a level surface in contact with each other.

4.      Measure the overall length with a steel tape (for non modular bricks 4600+-80mm)

5.      Arrange the bricks widthwise upon a level surface in contact with each other.

6.      Measure the overall width with a steel tape(for a non modular bricks 2200+-40mm).

7.      Arrange the bricks height wise upon a level surface in contact with each other.

8.      Measure the overall height with a steel tape(for non modular bricks 1400+-40mm).