Question

The compressive strength of the brick should be:

(a) Minimum 3.5 kN/m^2

(b) Maximum 3.5 kN/m^2

(c) Minimum 3.5 N/mm^2

(d) Maximum 3.5 N/mm^2

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This interesting question is from Qualities of Good Brick in chapter Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Minimum 3.5 N/mm^2

Best explanation: As per IS codes, number of bricks are tested in CTM and average is taken.  It should be a minimum of 3.5 N/mm^2.