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Bulk Density of Bricks

This document provides a procedure for determining the bulk density of bricks. Bricks are dried in an oven at 103-115°C until they reach a constant mass, then cooled and weighed to record their mass. Their dimensions are then measured to calculate their volume. Bulk density is calculated as mass divided by volume and reported to the nearest decimal place. Safety precautions include using gloves when removing bricks from the oven and ensuring the balance is not exposed to outside air.

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Bulk Density of Bricks

This document provides a procedure for determining the bulk density of bricks. Bricks are dried in an oven at 103-115°C until they reach a constant mass, then cooled and weighed to record their mass. Their dimensions are then measured to calculate their volume. Bulk density is calculated as mass divided by volume and reported to the nearest decimal place. Safety precautions include using gloves when removing bricks from the oven and ensuring the balance is not exposed to outside air.

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BULK DENSITY OF BRICKS

Objective
For determination of bulk density of bricks

Equipment & Apparatus

Oven (3000C)
Scale
Balance (0-10kg)

Procedure
1. The brick is dried in a ventilated oven at a temperature of 1050 to 1150C till it attains
substantially constant mass.
2. The brick is then cooled to room temperature and its mass is recorded.(M)
3. Then the dimensions of the brick is measured accurately and the volume is
calculated.(V)

Calculation
The bulk density is calculated as mass per unit volume

Reports
Bulk density is reported to the nearest decimal place

Safety & Precautions

Use hand gloves while removing containers from oven after switching off the oven.
To check electric supply
Thoroughly cleaned & dried the container before testing.
Special care should be taken that no outer air enters when using the balance.

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