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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 2 (Q.No. 47)
47.
A 1st class brick immersed in water for 24 hours, should not absorb water (by weight) more than
10%
15%
20%
25%
5%.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Chinnu said:   6 years ago
Water absorption not exceed 20% by weight and 15% of dry weight.
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Naut said:   5 years ago
As per old code it is 20% but as latest is code it is 12-15%.

Rc Budhathoki said:   5 years ago
As per NS code, 1st class brick shouldn't absorb < 15%.
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Tulsi jeena said:   7 years ago
As per B.I.S.

3495-1992(1976) 15% is the correct answer.

Sonu said:   8 years ago
For 1st class brick only 15% of the weight of the brick.

Sagar said:   9 years ago
1st class brick absorption should not be more than 15%.

Dhirendra Chaudhary said:   5 years ago
As per NBC , 1st class brick should not absorb <15%.
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Abhik said:   7 years ago
First class =20.
Second class = 23.
Third class = 27.

Nilesh Pareta said:   8 years ago
15% of its dry weight.
20% of its saturated weight.

Viper said:   7 years ago
Is it 15 or 20? Please explain the correct answer.


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