Clays for the Brick Maker

<p>The manufacturing of high-quality clay bricks begins with a thorough<br>understanding of the raw materials involved-particularly the<br>characteristics and composition of the soil. Among the many variables<br>that influence brick performance the type of soil and its particle size<br>distribution play a critical role in shaping the physical thermal and<br>mechanical behavior of the final product.<br>This book presents a structured overview of the types of soils used in<br>the brick industry guided by the classification framework provided by<br>the Winkler diagram. The document further explores the significance of<br>clay mineralogy the role of particle size distribution (PSD) testing and<br>their implications for raw material selection process control and<br>product quality.</p>