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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Rajan yadav said:   9 years ago
Silica is the right answer.

Rajesh thakur said:   9 years ago
The major role in bricks composition is done by aluminium because it provides plasticity none of the other compounds can do so.

KARAN said:   9 years ago
Obviously, Silica is the major constituent of Brick so 'C" is the best answer.

ARINDAM ROY said:   8 years ago
Silica is the right answer.

Pramay said:   9 years ago
Yes, Silica is the right answer.

Saunti said:   9 years ago
It should be silica.

Nimmy said:   9 years ago
Thanks for the solution.

Nirupam Sinha said:   9 years ago
Silica may be higher in percentage. But alumina gives bond strength so it is consider main constituent.

Aditya Singhwal said:   10 years ago
Silica is the major constituent of brick beside of others.

Karan said:   10 years ago
Silica: 50% to 60%.

Alumina: 20% - 30%.


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