Lecture

Terracotta and Brick Masonry

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This lecture covers the properties of terracotta and brick masonry, including porosity, absorption behavior, frost resistance, mechanical properties, and manufacturing processes. It discusses the influence of saturation on freeze-thaw cycles, the importance of porosity in thermal conductivity, and the sustainability aspects related to masonry materials. The lecture also explores the different types of bricks, their formats, and the role of masonry joints in distributing loads and compensating for unevenness.

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