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Various types of tests on bricks are conducted to check the qualities of bricks for construction purposes. Tests on bricks are conducted at construction site as well as in laboratory. Bricks are oldest and important construction materials because of their durability, reliability, strength and low cost. To produce good quality of structure, good quality materials are required. To decide the quality of the materials some tests are to be conducted on bricks. The tests which are required to find the suitability of bricks for construction purposes are discussed below.Contents:
Types of Tests On Bricks for Construction Purpose
Following tests are conducted on bricks to determine its suitability for construction work.- Absorption test
- Crushing strength test
- Hardness test
- Shape and size
- Color test
- Soundness test
- Structure of brick
- Presence of soluble salts (Efflorescence Test)