How to Conduct a Brick Test? | Importance of Good Quality Bricks | English | UltraTech

In the world of construction and building materials, bricks play a vital role. It is important to use the best quality of building construction materials to build any type of structure to avoid proble...ms in the long run. Bricks are used for construction of load bearing masonry walls, columns and footings. These load bearing masonry structures experiences mostly the compressive loads. Thus, it is important to know the strength of bricks to check for its suitability for construction. Here are a few tips that can help you conduct an effective brick test to determine its quality. Bricks are one of the most important materials for building a home. So it's important to choose the best quality bricks for construction. • Clap test - When you strike two bricks together, you should hear a metallic 'clink'. • Drop test - When you drop it from a height of about 4 feet, the brick should not break or crack. • Crack test - The brick should be even from all sides and smooth on the edges, meaning there should be no cracks. • Water weight test - When you immerse it in a bucket of water it's weight should not increase more than 15% Log on to our website to know more about home building https://www.ultratechcement.com #BaatGharKi #UltraTechCement Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ultratechcement Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultratechcement LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultratechcement