New Tests for Porosity and Water Absorption of Fired Clay Bricks
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 14, Issue 4
Abstract
The porosity of bricks, and their permeability and absorption are very important factors in influencing properties of bricks such as the bond between them and mortar, the resistance of bricks to freezing and thawing, and their chemical stability. This paper suggests new tests for calculating the porosity and water absorption values of clay bricks, which involve the testing of 20-mm brick lumps instead of full brick units.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 14 • Issue 4 • August 2002
Pages: 334 - 337
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Nov 21, 2000
Accepted: Feb 27, 2001
Published online: Jul 15, 2002
Published in print: Aug 2002
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