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DIFFERENT SHAPE OF BRICKS-BRICK SHAPES FOR CONSTRUCTION.

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Brick is a major component of building construction. There are many types of brick shapes currently available in the market. These brick shapes are used to improve the aesthetic appearance of the building

Brick shapes

The brick shapes can be classified into different types they are

1. Bullnose brick

Bullnose brick is the brick with one rounded angle. The connection formed when a wall finishes a turn is called quoin. Bullnose brick is used to make rounded construction purposes. This is one of the commonly used brick shapes. If two sides of the brick are rounded then it is known as double bullnose bricks. The bullnose bricks are shown in the above picture.

2. Channel bricks

Channel bricks are made in the shape of the channel. The channel bricks are used for drainage purposes. The Channel bricks are shown in the above picture.

3. Cow nose bricks

Hollow bricks are also known as cavity bricks. Hollow bricks have a wall thickness of 20cm to 25cm. Hollow bricks are the most used brick shapes in construction.


4. Hollow Bricks 

A hollow clay masonry unit whose net cross-sectional area in every plane parallel to the bearing surface is not less than 60% of its gross cross-sectional area measured in the same plane. 2. (Brit.) A brick having holes through it which total at least 25% of its volume, the holes being not less than 3/4 in.

 5. Curved bricks

Curved bricks are in the form of a curved sector. Curved Bricks are commonly used in the construction of a circular pillar.


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