Brick and Tile – Materials and Methods
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Brick and Tile Lecture Notes
Chapter 9
Clay bricks and tile are one of the oldest building products we have. The concept of the production of brick and tile has not changed much, however today we have a greater understanding of the raw materials, and have advanced the manufacturing process. This chapter will cover the following topics; Properties of Clay, Principal Forms of Clay, the Manufacturing Process of Brick and Tile, Brick Sizes, and Mortar.