Brick Masonry

What Is Brick Masonry?

Brick Masonry Work

Types of Brick Masonry Work

1. Cement Mortar Used in Brick Masonry

• In earthquake zones
• Heavyweight /load-bearing walls
• Brick pillars
• Multi-story buildings
• Brickworks used for drainage
• Partition or 4.5-inch thick walls
• Brickworks used for drainage

2. Brick Masonry in Mud

Brick Wall Construction Process

Materials and Equipment Used of Brick Masonry Construction

• Tape measure
• Hose, level, or theodolite
• Mortar Mix or Mason Mix Bricks
• Hammer
• Trowel Level
• Jointer
• Wheelbarrow
• Goggles
• other Equipment.

Brick Masonry Construction Preparations

Brick Masonry Construction Procedure

Point to Consider in Brick Masonry Construction

1. The verticle of the wall should be confirmed by frequent inspections with a plumb-bob during brick masonry work.
2. It should have masonry work using good-quality bricks.
3. A minimum of brick bat should be used in brickwork.
4. In brick masonry work, the joints are kept to a depth of 12 to 20 mm. Which can be used as a key for plastering or pointing.
5. In a day, a mason will be prevented from doing walls of more than 1.5 meters in height.
6. Brick masonry work should be cured regularly for two weeks.
7. The layer of the brick course should be checked perfectly horizontally.
8. In brick masonry construction, the thickness of the bed made of mortar should be 10 mm.
9. When the brick masonry construction stops working, the bricklayer should be left with serrated ends.

Brick Masonry in the Foundation

Brick Masonry in Superstructure

Brick Masonry in the Parapet

Brick Masonry in Partition Walls/half Brick Walls

Advantage of Brick Masonry

1. The opening of doors and windows can be easily made in the construction of brick masonry.
2. Since the bricks used in brick masonry have the same shape and size, they can be easily shaped in construction.
3. Brick masonry construction can be done for thin walls.
4. Brick masonry usually has 25 mortar joints. Which uses less mortar than stone masonry.
5. Brick masonry has more fire and weather resistance than stone masonry.
6. Since brick is light in weight, in brick masonry, its installation can be done easily.
7. Brick-like material is easily found around cities. Brick masonry reduces the transport cost of bricks.
8. Brick masonry various mortars can be used as needed. Mud mortar can be used in Brick masonry for unimportant schemes.
9. It is possible to break the brick masonry easily. Therefore, its renovation is easier and less time-consuming.

Disadvantage of Brick Masonry

1. Brick masonry has less strength than stone masonry made from natural stone.
2. The rough surface of brick masonry requires plastering. Brick masonry has to incur periodic maintenance costs.
3. Brick masonry absorbs water in the rainy season. Therefore, the room is likely to dampness.
4. Brick masonry cannot offer more natural architectural effects than stone masonry.

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