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Engineering Geology / August 6, 2021

Uses of Bricks

Bricks are used in the following civil works: (i) As building blocks. (ii) For lining of ovens, furnaces and chimneys. (iii) For protecting steel columns from fire. (iv) As aggregates in providing water proofing to R.C.C. roofs. (v) For pavers for footpaths and cycle tracks. (vi) For lining sewer lines.

Bricks are used in the following civil works:

(i) As building blocks.

(ii) For lining of ovens, furnaces and chimneys.

(iii) For protecting steel columns from fire.

(iv) As aggregates in providing water proofing to R.C.C. roofs.

(v) For pavers for footpaths and cycle tracks.

(vi) For lining sewer lines.