Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 4 (Q.No. 23)
23.
The main ingredient of a good quality brick earth, is
magnesia
lime
silica
alumina.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Sajjad Khan said:   6 years ago
The most important ingredient in the brick earth is SILICA. The amount of silica present in brick earth is 50-60% and it prevents cracking and warping of raw bricks.

Talib said:   6 years ago
It is the main ingredient, not the major one so the answer is correct.

Krrish said:   7 years ago
Alumina is correct. I agree with the given answer.

Hariram Meena said:   7 years ago
Alumina is the correct answer.

NEELKANTH said:   7 years ago
Alumina is the correct answer because its impart the plasticity.

Viru kapoor said:   7 years ago
It is alumina.

Alumina gives plasticity and shape to Bricks.

Arvind mourya said:   7 years ago
Alumina is primary necessary ingredients for brick provided plasticity to tha brick and moulded in proper shape.

Vivek RAJ said:   7 years ago
Silica is the correct Answer.

Rahul said:   7 years ago
Alumina is correct. I agree.

Aashutosh anand said:   7 years ago
Yes, alumina is the right answer because it absorbs the water and imparts the strength of bricks.


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