Red bricks are very common in our daily life. They are used to build or decorate houses. Red bricks are made of coal gangue, clay and shale. , and fired at high temperature, also known as clay brick. So how much does a standard red brick weigh? How to calculate the amount of red bricks? Next, Bian Xiao will introduce relevant contents to you. Let's have a look.
How much does a standard red brick weigh?
1, a red brick weighs about 2.63 kilograms, and its weight is closely related to the density and material of the brick, so it depends on the situation. The standard size of general red brick is 240 times 1 15 times 53mm. Generally, the apparent density of red brick is 0/1,800 kg per cubic meter, and that of concrete is 2,300kg per cubic meter.
2. The technical label of red brick is usually No.75 toNo. 100, the color is red, and some are dark black. Ordinary clay bricks are widely used in walls, chimneys and ground foundations because of their high strength, good durability, sound insulation and heat insulation. We can see the shadow of red bricks in many ancient buildings, such as some classical buildings in Europe.
How to calculate the amount of red brick?
The national standard red brick size is 240 times 1 15 times 53 mm, and the mortar joint usually used for masonry is 8 to 10 mm, so the length of four red bricks plus the thickness of mortar joint is exactly one meter, the width of eight red bricks plus the thickness of mortar joint is exactly one meter, and the thickness of 16 red brick plus the thickness of mortar joint is exactly the same. Because the formula can be obtained: 4? 8? 16=5 12, so a cubic meter needs 5 12 red bricks.
How to choose red brick
When choosing red bricks, people should choose red ones for better quality. Crimson fried is overcooked, while light gray is undercooked. Secondly, you can also beat the red brick by hand. The crisp sound is qualified, and the dull sound is insufficient heat.
Summary: The above is the weight of a standard red brick and how to calculate the amount of red brick. I hope I can help some friends in need.
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