Classification of Bricks Based on Compressive Strength

The common burnt clay shall be classified on the basis of average compressive strength as given in table.

Bricks Class Designation Average compressive strength of Bricks
Not less than (N/mm2) Less than (N/mm2)
350 35 40
300 30 35
250 25 30
200 20 25
175 17.5 20
150 15 17.5
125 12.5 15
100 10 12.5
75 7.5 10
50 5 7.5
35 3.5 5

12. Concrete has Two setting types

Initial Setting time – 30 min

Final Setting time – 10 hrs

13. De-Shuttering time of different RCC Members

RCC Member De-shuttering time
For columns, walls, vertical form-works 16-24 hrs.
Soffit formwork to slabs 3 days (props to be refixed after removal)
Soffit to beams props 7 days (props to refixed after removal)
Beams spanning up to 4.5m 7 days
Beams spanning over 4.5m 14 days
Arches spanning up to 6m 14 days
Arches spanning over 6m 21 days

14. Curing Period

The curing Period of RCC is 28days.