Brick Building Case Study

BRICK CONSTRUCTION

Introduction

Brick is a small rectangular shape solid, one brick cannot build anything. However, stacking bricks can make wall, brick wall can support building. China have long history of using brick structure, this research is to study what is brick structure, how can it adapt in modern architecture and how can brick structure affect the construction method of modern architecture. Following study will mainly research on the types of brick, how to construct brick wall and brick structure and case study on the Hong Kong brick structure building.

What is brick How to make brick

Brick type Brick color Brick size Brick shape

Joint

How to construct brick structure Bonds

Traditional brick structure

Modern brick structure

Different type of brick may have different usage. The different of brick can enhance the building quality and decrease the working period.

Common Brick

Common brick is made from surface clays and shale. There are few standards for color and texture but common brick is graded into three categories.

1. SW - Severe Weather; is for brick that is to be used for exterior construction in climates that combine wetness with temperatures below freezing.

2. MW – Moderate Weather; is for exterior use in dry climates that might possibly be subject to freezing temperatures.

3. NW – No Weather; is for interior use.

Face BrickFace brick is similar to common brick with the more attention given to color and texture. Residential and commercial buildings are typically constructed of face brick of one kind or another.

Fire Brick

Fire brick is constructed of fire clay mined underground. This type of clay has an enormous resistance to heat, and fire brick is used exclusively in areas of high heat intensity, such as fireplaces and furnace liners.

Glazed BrickGlazed brick is fire brick coated with a ceramic glaze and then kiln-baked. The resulting brick might have a glossy or matte finish. A wide range of color possibilities is available in glazed