BS 3921 Clay Brick Testing
BS 3921 Clay Brick Testing
WATER ABSORPTION
For facing bricks, the mean water absorption should be declared by the manufacturer, when tested the mean should not be greater
than the declared value. The test now involves soaking for 24 hours.
DPC bricks
For DPC bricks the mean water absorption should be declared by the manufacturer. The mean should not be greater than the
declared water absorption and the test involves placing in boiling water for 5 hours.