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The brick is a material of ceramic used in masonry construction, usually laid using mortar, making it very useful for its advantages. Because it is a fire and weather resistance, it’s also simple to transport, laid and produce makes this element in the main source of construction.

The oldest shaped bricks were found in 7.500 B.C. in Anatolia. But the use of fired bricks, that are much more resistant to cold and moist weather conditions. As well the Romans used this fire bricks, introducing it to many parts of its empire. Example of a Roman bricks construction: Nowadays the brick is used all around the world. Thanks to its low cost and it’s resistance to weather and fire. the largest brick contruction in the world. The brickwork of Shebeli Tower in Iran

The size of bricks is carefully thought for its usage. There are two ways of laying the product. One is the soldier position and the other is the sailor position and many others that may increase its strength. [|View more bricks bonding] The advantages of this material is it low cost, it’s resistance to fire and weather conditions, has a g thermal shock resistance, refractoriness under load, high melting point and porosity and it doesn’t needs too much cares. Bricks now are used for buildings and pavement. Also for decoration depending of how is laid. As well is used in metallurgy and glass industries for lining furnace.

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