Evolution of Bricks and Brick Masonry in the Early History of Its Use in the Region of Today’s Serbia

Radivojević, Ana; Kurtović-Folić, Nadja

doi:10.1061/(asce)0899-1561(2006)18:5(692)

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“…Bricks are primary elements used for construction of various structures from 1st century AD (Radivojević and Kurtović-Folić 2006). Geometrical modi cations have been made over the years and several unique bricks forms were developed.…”

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Comparative Study On Load Resistance of Eco-Friendly Interlocking Blocks For Sustainable Construction

Chunduri¹,

Khed²

2021

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The rapid growth of contemporary construction industry has driven engineers to explore new construction techniques for sustainable development. Interlocking block wall construction reduces time, labour and enhances construction efficiency compared to conventional masonry wall construction. The interlocking pattern has been applied to the top and bottom surface of block to withstand gravity and lateral loads whereas current interlocking blocks only serve the purpose of easy alignment. In this study, eco-friendly blocks have been developed with industrial waste such as fly ash, quarry dust and geopolymer as binder. Tests to evaluate the compressive strength, water absorption and efflorescence have been carried out on both traditional and geopolymer interlocking blocks. Later, on two blocks joint, in-plane vertical load has been applied and the same model is generated to validate the failure. Using numerical modelling, horizontal and vertical load resistance of interlocking block wall and traditional brick wall was compared. The experimental results show that, relative to traditional clay brick, the compressive strength of the geopolymer interlocking block was high but the absorption of water was low. The vertical load resistance is identical but horizontal load resistance was high in interlocking block wall. The interlocking geopolymer block was the best approach for environmental sustainability.

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Section: Proportionmentioning

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Comparative Study On Load Resistance of Eco-Friendly Interlocking Blocks For Sustainable Construction

Chunduri¹,

Khed²

2021

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“…In Ecuador, the first evidences of the manufacture of ceramic bricks date back to 1565 [7]. Nowadays, the massive use of the steel and reinforced concrete in construction is evident, however, ceramic brick masonry continue to hold a predominant place for building in Ecuador, Latin America and worldwide [8][9][10][11].…”

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“…Figure 2. Map of Ecuador and provinces where field data was collected.Provinces with the highest percentage of new buildings in Ecuador in 2018, according to[10] …”

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Geometric characterization of solid ceramic bricks for construction in Ecuador

Cajamarca-Zuniga,

Kabantsev,

Campos

2023

Struct. Mech. of Eng. Const. and Build

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In Ecuador, about 95.9% of dwellings are built with masonry, however the local production of bricks does not meet technical standards and there is no scientific research on its geometric characterization and the technical state of their production. The geometric characterization of bricks is essential for the standardization of materials and constructions and allows the design of structures with a higher degree of accuracy. This research, conducted in 12 provinces of the 3 continental regions of the country, where 79% of the buildings are concentrated, studies for the first time the geometric characteristics of solid clay bricks in Ecuador. The results show that 67% of the brick production in Ecuador is artisanal and 98% of the factories do not comply with the technical standards for brick production. The authors present the characteristic dimensions of solid bricks produced in different regions of Ecuador. The results show a high variation in brick dimensions depending on the region, and even in a same province the dimensions depend on the factory, since its production does not comply with any standard. Ecuadorian standards regulating brick geometry need to be updated taking into account the real characteristics of the national brick production.

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“…Brick masonry constitutes a significant part of the construction materials found in historical buildings. Burnt ceramic bricks were first used in Mesopotamia for a long time for watertight constructions, such as water troughs or pipes, and for more vulnerable parts of the buildings, such as the frames of openings or the facings of large monuments [3]. Greeks and Romans used bricks much later as tiles and roof decorations for waterproof covering and as protection for the ends of the roof timbers [4].…”

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Experimental analysis of material properties of historical ceramic bricks and their potential current replacements

Pavlík¹,

Kulovaná²,

Žumár³

et al. 2015

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

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The basic physical properties, mechanical parameters, hygric and thermal properties of two types of ceramic brick produced at the beginning of the 20 th century and a contemporary ceramic brick are studied, in order to analyze the applicability of the current bricks at the reconstruction of historical masonry. Among the basic physical properties, the bulk density, matrix density, total open porosity and pore size distribution are analyzed. The mechanical performance is characterized by the bending strength, compressive strength and dynamic Young's modulus. The moisture and salt solution transport is studied using a free water or salt solution uptake experiment where the penetration of either distilled water or 1M NaCl water solution is observed. The capability to accumulate water vapour is studied by a dynamic vapour sorption device. Thermal parameters are measured using a transient pulse method. The experimental results show that the analyzed current ceramic brick is suitable for the reconstruction works on historical buildings.

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Evolution of Bricks and Brick Masonry in the Early History of Its Use in the Region of Today’s Serbia

Cited by 10 publications

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Comparative Study On Load Resistance of Eco-Friendly Interlocking Blocks For Sustainable Construction

Comparative Study On Load Resistance of Eco-Friendly Interlocking Blocks For Sustainable Construction

Geometric characterization of solid ceramic bricks for construction in Ecuador

Experimental analysis of material properties of historical ceramic bricks and their potential current replacements

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