Definition
Fly Ash Bricks are a modern, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red clay bricks in India. They are manufactured by compressing a mixture of fly ash (waste from thermal power plants), cement, sand, and water. They offer uniform shape, high compressive strength, and reduce destructive topsoil excavation.
Practical Example
To achieve an IGBC Green Building certification, an Indian developer mandates the exclusive use of Fly Ash Bricks for all masonry work. Unlike irregular red bricks, the uniform size of Fly Ash Bricks requires 20% less cement mortar for jointing and plastering, lowering overall project costs.
Application in Superwise
Procuring Fly Ash Bricks involves strict quality checks. Within Superwise, the QA/QC module allows engineers to log batch testing results for compressive strength and water absorption upon delivery. If a batch fails IS Code standards, Superwise automatically blocks the invoice payment to the supplier.
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