| Brick Arch Openings in Cement Mortar (1:4) | |||
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| DESIGN EXAMPLE: Semi-circular Brick Arch Opening | |||
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1. Curing 2. Quality of Bricks 3. Providing arch-shaped door/window frames 4. Quality of sand for mortar 5. Availability of skilled masons |
1. Trowels 2. Plumb bob 3. Thread 4. Pans 5. Shovel 6. Baskets |
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| DO'S | DON'TS | ||
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1. Curing shall be done for seven days 2. The mix should be of ratio 1:4 3. Mortar joints should be V-shaped with minimum thickness at bottom 4. Mortar should be used within 30 minutes of adding water to the mix 5. Masonry should always be laid from both sides upwards |
1. Fine sand should not be used for masonry 2. Arch should not be disturbed while removing the mould |
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