learn about earthenware or clay products

1. EARTHEN WARES
PRESENTED BY
AKSHAY SHETTY

2. CONTENT
Earthen wares / Clay products.
• Bricks
• Tiles
• Terracotta

3. BRICKS
• 1st Grade Bricks
Properties – Well burnt, sharp edges, proper shape an size.
Uses – Face work construction.
Cost - Rs.8 / brick.
• 2nd and 3rd Grade Bricks
Properties – Irregular in shape and size.
Uses – Temporary structures.
Cost – Rs.5 or 6 / brick.
Standard size of brick in India 9”x 4.5”x 3”

4. HOLLOW BRICKS
Cost – Rs.35 to 45 / brick
• Light weight.
• Faster construction.
• Cost effective.
• Fire Protection

5. TERRACOTTA
Uses – Roofing tiles, bricks and surface flooring in building construction.
Cost – Rs.15 to 16 / tile
Availability – Madhya Pradesh, Mangaluru, Kerala
It is a type of earthenware / clay product, glazed or unglazed ceramic
where the fired surface is porous.

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