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Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls?
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
In brick masonry, the term "hearting" refers to the interior filling of a thick wall between the two outer faces.
For thicker walls, especially those more than one brick thick, proper filling of the internal space (hearting) is essential to ensure strength and stability.
Brick bats, which are pieces of bricks (often broken or cut), are commonly used for this purpose.
They help fill the space effectively and maintain the bond between the outer layers of the wall.
Using full bricks like headers or stretchers for hearting is not economical or practical in most cases.
Queen closers are used at corners and junctions to maintain bond and are not suitable for hearting.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Brick bats (Option C).
For thicker walls, especially those more than one brick thick, proper filling of the internal space (hearting) is essential to ensure strength and stability.
Brick bats, which are pieces of bricks (often broken or cut), are commonly used for this purpose.
They help fill the space effectively and maintain the bond between the outer layers of the wall.
Using full bricks like headers or stretchers for hearting is not economical or practical in most cases.
Queen closers are used at corners and junctions to maintain bond and are not suitable for hearting.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Brick bats (Option C).
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LoginPieces of broken bricks (usually half or smaller).
Used as fill material in the hearting (interior portion) of thicker walls where full bricks are not necessary or practical.
Helps save cost and fill space effectively.