Question

Which type of bricks should be used in the construction of reinforced brick flooring?

(a) First class bricks

(b) Second class bricks

(c) Third class bricks

(d) Fourth class bricks

This question was posed to me in a national level competition.

Query is from Types of Upper Floors in portion Floors and Flooring of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) First class bricks

Easy explanation: Bricks are classified into 3 types – first class bricks, second class bricks and third class bricks. Only first class bricks should be used in the construction of reinforced brick flooring. The size of the first class bricks is 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm.