Bricks

Facing Bricks are used for the visible part of the wall. True or False?

• True

• False

Engineering Bricks are known for their high strength and low water absorption, ideal for ________.

• load-bearing walls and damp conditions

• decorative purposes

• temporary structures

• lightweight partitions

What is mortar?

Which type of mortar is used for heavy loads and below ground applications?

• Type N

• Type S

• Type M

What is Building Sand used for?

• Concrete mixes

• Bricklaying mortar

• Rendering

• Landscaping

Fill in the blank: Sharp Sand is coarser sand used for _______ and rendering.

• concrete mixes.

• gardening.

• painting.

• plastering.

What is the most common type of cement suitable for general use?

• White Cement

• Rapid Hardening Cement

• Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

Which type of cement is used for decorative finishes due to its colour?

• Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

• White Cement

• Rapid Hardening Cement

Water is essential in the mortar mix because:

• it acts as a lubricant for easy application.

• it helps in the chemical reaction for setting.

• it provides strength to the mortar.

• it prevents the mortar from drying too quickly.

Fill in the blank: The mortar mix ratio for re-pointing is 1 part cement, 1 part lime, and ___ parts sand.

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5