BRICK THEORY Introduction :- A brick is rectangular in shape and of size that can be conveniently handled with one hand. Brick may be made of burnt clay or mixture of sand and lime or of Portland cement concrete. Clay bricks are commonly used since these are economical and easily available. The length, width and height of a brick are interrelated as below: Length of brick = 2 x width of brick + thickness of mortar. Height of brick = width of brick Size of standard brick (also known is modular brick) should be 19 x 9 x 9 cm and 19 x 9 x 4 cm . In masonry 19 x 9 x 9 cm bricks with mortar becomes 20 x 10 x 10 cm. And bricks are used for Constructing walls, columns, roofs, paving floors etc. Frog:- The purpose of providing frog is to form a key for holding the mortar and therefore, the bricks are laid with frogs on top. Frog is not provided in 4 cm high bricks and extruded bricks. (provided in 9 cm high bricks). Sta
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACP AND HPL Introduction: Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP):- It is also known as Sandwich panel. ACP was invented by 3A Composites Company in 1964. Normally used for Exterior and Interior applications in a building. ACP is available in different thicknesses with many color varieties in market. High Pressure Laminate (HPL):- High Pressure laminate (HPL) is a form of decorative laminates in which the layers of kraft paper in impregnated with melamine resin are infused with decorative paper and protective overlay and the resulting laminate is attached to the substrates at high pressures and temperatures. Architects and Designers also recommend HPL for a variety of furniture and cabinetry needs as well. Material Difference between ACP & HPL ACP Material:- ACP is composite material in which Thermoplastic polyethylene OR Fire retardant core material is sandwiched between two thin Aluminium thin sheets