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Q: Consider the given statements with respect to unburnt or sun dried bricks. a. Unburnt or sun dried bricks can be used only in the construction of temporary and cheap structures. b. Unburnt or sun dried bricks should NOT be used at the places exposed to heavy rains. Identify the correct statement/s.
  • A. Both the statements are true
  • B. Both the statements are false.
  • C. Statement a is true and statement b is false
  • D. Statement a is false and statement b is true.
Correct Answer: Option A - Unburnt brick–Bricks are dried in sun after moulding, these are used in temporary or creep structures and can not be used at places exposed to heavy rains. • Unburnt or sun dried bricks can be used only in the construction of temporary and cheap structure. • Compressive strength of unburnt brick is 1.5 to 2.5 N/mm².
A. Unburnt brick–Bricks are dried in sun after moulding, these are used in temporary or creep structures and can not be used at places exposed to heavy rains. • Unburnt or sun dried bricks can be used only in the construction of temporary and cheap structure. • Compressive strength of unburnt brick is 1.5 to 2.5 N/mm².

Explanations:

Unburnt brick–Bricks are dried in sun after moulding, these are used in temporary or creep structures and can not be used at places exposed to heavy rains. • Unburnt or sun dried bricks can be used only in the construction of temporary and cheap structure. • Compressive strength of unburnt brick is 1.5 to 2.5 N/mm².