Brick Factory

Abstract

Bricks are used in the building trade for the construction of various projects. Along with wood and stone, they were used in building already in the ancient world. Their utilization expanded rapidly in the 12th century, but especialy in the 19th century, when Hoffmann invented the rotating kiln. Since then, bricks have remained the most widely used products of the ceramics industry. There are several kinds of bricks, depending on purpose: common wall bricks of standard dimensions (25 x 12 x 6.5 cm); according to strength, there are bricks class I, class II and highly burned bricks. Clinker bricks are made from a better material, which is partly sintered. Light (porous) bricks are made from common materials with addition of sawdust, coal or tailings. Hollow bricks are manufactured in various sha~es and dimensions; they are light and have good insulating properties. Brick products also include roof tiles.