Guide for the manufacture of hand-made standard burnt-clay building bricks
IS 2117:1991 provides comprehensive guidance for the manufacture of hand-made standard burnt-clay building bricks in India. It covers selection and preparation of suitable clay, use of additives like fly ash and rice husk ash, moulding techniques, drying, firing processes, and kiln operation. This standard is essential for brick manufacturers, engineers, and quality controllers involved in traditional brick production to ensure durable, high-quality bricks conforming to Indian construction requirements.
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Overview
What This Standard Covers
IS 2117:1991 provides comprehensive guidance for the manufacture of hand-made standard burnt-clay building bricks in India. It covers selection and preparation of suitable clay, use of additives like fly ash and rice husk ash, moulding techniques, drying, firing processes, and kiln operation. This standard is essential for brick manufacturers, engineers, and quality controllers involved in traditional brick production to ensure durable, high-quality bricks conforming to Indian construction requirements.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Brick Manufacturers
Civil Engineers
Quality Control Inspectors
Construction Material Suppliers
Clay Soil Technologists
Kiln Operators
Building Contractors
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Selection and testing of suitable clay soils
✓Use of additives such as fly ash, sandy loam, rice husk ash, basalt stone dust
✓Preparation and mixing of clay and additives
✓Design and construction of moulds for hand-moulding
✓Moulding methods: ground and table moulding
✓Drying techniques and moisture control
✓Firing cycle stages and temperature control
✓Kiln design and operation, including bull's trench kiln
✓Handling, transport, and stacking of bricks
✓Quality checks for shrinkage cracks and underburnt bricks
✓Use of pug-mills for clay preparation
✓Specifications for moulding tables and accessories
Structure
Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2References▼
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3Definitions▼
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4Selection of Site for Manufacture▼
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5Selection of Clay▼
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6Preparation of Clay (Alluvial) Clay Admixtures▼
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7Preparation of Clay (Black Cotton and Allied)▼
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8Moulding of Bricks▼
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9Drying of Moulded Bricks▼
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10Handling and Transport of Moulded Bricks▼
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11Construction and Operation of Kiln▼
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12Initiation of Fire▼
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13Firing Cycle and Temperature Control▼
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14Unloading, Sorting, and Stacking of Bricks▼
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Annex AList of Referred Indian Standards▼
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Frequently Asked
Popular Questions About IS 2117
?What types of clay are suitable for hand-made burnt-clay bricks according to IS 2117?▼
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?Which additives can be used to improve brick quality and how do they affect the clay?▼
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?What are the recommended moulding methods and mould specifications?▼
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?How should the drying and firing processes be controlled to ensure durable bricks?▼
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?What kiln designs and firing schedules are suggested for optimal brick production?▼
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