CHARACTERISTICS OF CEMENT ASH BRICKS



CHARACTERISTICS OF CEMENT ASH BRICKS
Ø  The standard size of the brick is 230x105x70mm.
Ø  The bricks are manufactured and tested as per IS 12894-2002.
Ø  Cement ash bricks are sound, compact and uniform in shape, size and colour.
Ø  Smooth rectangular faces of the bricks are accompanied with sharp and square corners.
Ø  They are free from visible cracks, war page, flaws and organic matter.
Ø  Economical & environment friendly.
Ø  20% lighter than ordinary clay bricks.
Ø  Compressive strength: >6.2N/mm2 on an average.
Ø  Water absorption: <12%.

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