7.1 - Bricks and Masonry Units
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Practice Questions
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What does permeability refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about water movement through materials.
What is efflorescence?
💡 Hint: It appears as white powdery spots.
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What does high permeability in bricks potentially lead to?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of moisture on brick surfaces.
True or False: High porosity is beneficial for brick durability.
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects structural integrity.
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Given a scenario where a building shows significant efflorescence, discuss the potential causes and solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions that lead to moisture intrusion.
Analyze the firing temperature's role in the porosity of bricks and how this relationship can prevent freeze-thaw damage.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of temperature on material properties.
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