Question
Download Solution PDFA field test for brick where in the brick is immersed in water for a certain amount of time is known as _________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFExplanation:
The Absorption Test is a field test for bricks where a brick is:
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Weighed dry, then
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Immersed in water for 24 hours,
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Removed, wiped dry, and weighed again.
🔸 The percentage increase in weight gives the water absorption capacity of the brick.
As per IS 3495 (Part 2) – 1992:
Water absorption of a brick should not be more than 20% by weight for first-class bricks.
Additional Information
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Hardness Test – Tests resistance to scratching.
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Structure Test – Tests internal flaws by breaking a brick.
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Shrinkage Test – Measures reduction in size upon drying.
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