Hollow block
The hollow block is defined as units that have a core-zero area greater than 25% of the total area, the hollow space in the blocks enables the masonry to have good insulating properties against …
Material
Composite materials
A composite material is a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical properties. When combined they produce a material that is specific to a certain work, for instance, to become stronger, lighter, …
Sand Lime Bricks or Calcium silicate bricks
Sand Lime Bricks are made of sand and lime popularly known as sand-lime bricks, these bricks are used for various works in construction such as decorative work, masonry work, and many other works in …
Fly ash Bricks
Fly ash bricks are manufactured by mixing water, quarry dust/river sand, cement, fly ash and stone aggregates less than 6mm, normally the actual cement volume will be replaced with 10% to 20% fly ash. …
Fire bricks or Refractory Bricks
Fire bricks or refractory bricks are block of refractory ceramic material used in furnaces, kilns and fireboxes. They are primarily built to resist excessive temperatures, usually have to decrease thermal conductivity for higher power …
