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Q: Which of the following is the correct reason for soaking the brick in water before its use?
  • A. For preventing absorption of moisture from mortar by bricks
  • B. For reducing air void
  • C. For reducing efflorescence
  • D. For cleaning
Correct Answer: Option A - The soaking of bricks in water before its use to prevent the absorption of moisture from mortar by bricks. Bricks should be soaked in water for about one hour before use. First class brick should not absorb water more than 20% of its dry weight when soaked in water for 24 hours.
A. The soaking of bricks in water before its use to prevent the absorption of moisture from mortar by bricks. Bricks should be soaked in water for about one hour before use. First class brick should not absorb water more than 20% of its dry weight when soaked in water for 24 hours.

Explanations:

The soaking of bricks in water before its use to prevent the absorption of moisture from mortar by bricks. Bricks should be soaked in water for about one hour before use. First class brick should not absorb water more than 20% of its dry weight when soaked in water for 24 hours.