What mortar is traditionally used with unfired clay bricks?

Bricks and Brickworks Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Clay or moderately hydraulic lime mortar.
Epoxy resin mortar.
Portland cement mortar.
Polymer-modified mortar.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common property of concrete bricks?
They are more flexible than clay bricks.
They cannot be used for load-bearing walls.
They are manufactured under high pressure from aggregates and cement.
They are made from fired clay only.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which types of bricks are classified based on freeze/thaw resistance?
Soft mud bricks.
Calcium silicate bricks.
Concrete blocks.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common property must masonry mortars have in comparison to bricks?
To prevent water penetration entirely.
To be stronger than the individual bricks.
To have the same density as bricks.
To be weaker than the individual bricks.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are bricks traditionally fired during manufacturing?
Using solar energy for efficiency.
Underwater to enhance waterproof characteristics.
At low temperatures for a quicker process.
In kilns at high temperatures to achieve durability.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major benefit of using recycled bricks in construction?
They are always stronger than new bricks.
They are cheaper and more readily available.
They reduce material waste and environmental impact.
They are uniformly sized for all applications.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary advantage of using unfired clay bricks for internal walls?
They inhibit condensation and regulate relative humidity.
They are cheaper than concrete bricks.
They have high thermal insulation properties.
They are stronger than fired clay bricks.
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