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Brick Arch Openings in Cement Mortar (1:4)
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DESIGN EXAMPLE : Semi-circular brick arch opening
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Critical Factors
1. Curing
2. Quality of Bricks
3. Providing arch - shaped door/window frames
4. Quality of sand for mortar
5. Availability of skilled masons
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Tools Used
1. Trowels 5. Shovel
2. Plumb bob 6. Baskets
3. Thread
4. Pans
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DO’S
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DON’T’S
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1. Curing shall be done for seven days
2. The mix should be of ratio 1:4
3. Mortar joints should V - shaped with
minimum thickness at bottom
4. Mortar should be used within 30 minutes
of adding water to the mix
5. Masonry should be always laid from both
sides upwards
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1. Find sand should not be used for masonry
2. Arch should not be disturbed while
removing the mould
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