Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 8 (Q.No. 1)
1.
The size of mould for bricks, is generally kept
a little large to specified size
a little small to specified size
equal to specified size
10% larger than specified size
20% larger than specified size.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
36 comments Page 2 of 4.

Prakash said:   8 years ago
I think little large for shrinkage allowance.

Am I right?

Viru kapoor said:   7 years ago
It is 10 to 12% larger because of shrinkage after drying.

Subhankar Santra said:   9 years ago
So as to allow space for the soil to expand in volume.

Manoj kumar said:   8 years ago
The correct answer is 10% larger than specified size.

Viru kapoor said:   7 years ago
Yes, it is 8 to12% larger.

So, Option D is correct.

Hindu said:   9 years ago
Because we need to apply mortar over the bricks.

Joyal said:   3 years ago
I think the answer is D.

Ref: Rangwala Page.
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Prasanna said:   6 years ago
As per my knowledge, it will be 8 to 12%.
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Deepakrawat said:   8 years ago
8-12% larger than the size of the brick.

Agha Bilal said:   11 months ago
Agree, Option A is the correct answer.


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