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Q: As per IS code 1077 : 1992 the maximum Water Absorption of common burnt clay brick is not more than by weight for higher classes.
  • A. 3 20 percent
  • B. 15 percent
  • C. 12.5 percent
  • D. 10 percent
Correct Answer: Option B - Water absorption as per IS : 1077-1992 (Clause 7.2)– The bricks, when tested in accordance with the procedure laid down in IS : 3495 (Part-2) : 1992 after immersion in cold water for 24 hrs. water absorption shall not be more than 20% by weight upto class 12.5 and 15% by weight for higher classes.
B. Water absorption as per IS : 1077-1992 (Clause 7.2)– The bricks, when tested in accordance with the procedure laid down in IS : 3495 (Part-2) : 1992 after immersion in cold water for 24 hrs. water absorption shall not be more than 20% by weight upto class 12.5 and 15% by weight for higher classes.

Explanations:

Water absorption as per IS : 1077-1992 (Clause 7.2)– The bricks, when tested in accordance with the procedure laid down in IS : 3495 (Part-2) : 1992 after immersion in cold water for 24 hrs. water absorption shall not be more than 20% by weight upto class 12.5 and 15% by weight for higher classes.