CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CE 103): Clay and Clay Products

3. Clay and Clay Products (3 hours)

3.1 Clay:

3.1.1 Use of clay in constructions

3.1.2 Classification/types of clays

3.1.3 Properties of clays

3.2 Brick earth:

3.2.1 Constituents

3.2.2 Properties

3.2.3 Testing (consistency test; molding property test; deformation and shrinkage test on burning, strength and quality of brick test)

3.3 Bricks:

3.3.1 Use of bricks

3.3.2 Manufacturing of local bricks

3.3.3 Classification and properties (including mechanical properties) of bricks (unburnt and burnt bricks)

3.3.4 Characteristics of good bricks

3.3.5 Standard tests for bricks (shape and size test; color test; structure test; soundness test; hardness test; water adsorption test; efflorescence test; compressive strength test)

3.4 Tiles:

3.4.1 Use of tiles

3.4.2 Manufacturing process of tiles

3.4.3 Types and properties of tiles (roof tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles, drain tiles)

3.4.4 Characteristics of good tiles

3.5 Terracotta, earthenware and glazing:

3.5.1 Properties

3.5.2 Use

3.5.3 Composition

3.5.4 Production

3.6 Storage and handling of clay and clay products