modular tiles are not freely available in 6.1.
1 Dimensions: The bricldmay be modu-
the market, the tile bricks ofF.P .S. thick- lar or non-modular. Sizes for both types of
ness 44 mm (1-3/4") shall be used unless bricks/tiles shall be as per Table 1.While use of
otherwise specified.' modular bricks/tiles is recommended, non
modular (FPS) bricks/titles c~ also be used
t) Brick Bats: Brick bats shall be obtained where so specified: Non-modular bricks /tiles
from well burnt bricks. of sizes other than the sizes mentioned in Table
I may also be used where specified.
mm
' Actual
225x1 I
225x11lx44mm
190x90x4Omm
190x90x9Omm
Size
1x7Omm
229xl14x44mm
200x
2oox1oox40mm
229x114x7Omm
Nominal
1OOX
Table
Size
1OOmm
1
6.1.2 Classification: Bricks(Bricktilesshali
be classified on the basis .of their minimum
compressive strength as given below.
Table 2
Class Average compressiv~ strength
Designation Not less than Less than
N/mm2 (Kgf/cm2) ~ N/mm2 (Kgf/cm2)
10(100) 10 (100) 12.5 125
7.5(75) 7.5 ~ (75) 10 100
5(50) .5 (50) 7.5 75
3.5(35) 3.5 (35) i 5.0 50
TIle bricks shall have smooth rectangular faces in accordanCe with appendix B on Page 156)
with sharp comer and shall be uniform in
colour and emjt clear ringing soUnd when 6.1.3 Sampling and Tests: Samples of
struck .. bricks shall be subjected to the following tests:
(Note: Upper limit~ specified in Table 2 are for a) Dimensional tolerance.
calculatip.g the average compressive strength
b) Water absorption.
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