Classification of Bricks Based on Compressive Strength

  • The common burnt clay shall be classified on the basis of average compressive strength as given in table.
Bricks Class Designation Average compressive strength of Bricks
Not less than (N/mm2) Less than (N/mm2)
350 35 40
300 30 35
250 25 30
200 20 25
175 17.5 20
150 15 17.5
125 12.5 15
100 10 12.5
75 7.5 10
50 5 7.5
35 3.5 5

12. Concrete has Two setting types

  • Initial Setting time – 30 min
  • Final Setting time – 10 hrs

13. De-Shuttering time of different RCC Members

RCC Member De-shuttering time
For columns, walls, vertical form-works 16-24 hrs.
Soffit formwork to slabs 3 days (props to be refixed after removal)
Soffit to beams props 7 days (props to refixed after removal)
Beams spanning up to 4.5m 7 days
Beams spanning over 4.5m 14 days
Arches spanning up to 6m 14 days
Arches spanning over 6m 21 days

14. Curing Period

  • The curing Period of RCC is 28days.