Efflorescence is a deposit of water-soluble salts formed on the surface of brick masonry and concrete due to the movement of water through pores. When water gets evaporated, efflorescence is formed as the dissolved salt gets deposited on the surface. Causes of Efflorescence The condition in which efflorescence occurs is…
Guidelines for Construction of Brick Masonry
Introduction Brick is a building material made of hard inorganic clay of a size that can be conveniently handled. Bricks can be easily arranged into various shapes for most of the structures. The strength of brick masonry works depends upon the quality of bricks, type of bond, proportion, and quality…
