Arrangement of bricks continuously in a row or horizontal way is known to be course. Depending on the arrangement of bricks there are some types of course.
Stretcher course – When the long and narrow faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as stretcher course. The narrow and lengthy faces of the bricks are seen from the front elevation of the course.
Header course – When the shorter faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as header course. The front elevation of header course resembles the shorter faces of the bricks.
Soldier course –When the long and thin faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as solider course. The front elevation of solider course resembles the long and thin faces of the bricks.
Sailor course – Same as soldier course but the difference is here, long and thick faces of bricks are visible from front elevation of this type course.
Rowlock course –When a 90 degree turn is applied to the header course front elevation, the rowlock course is achieved.
Shiner course – When a 90 degree turn is applied to the stretcher course front elevation, the shiner course is achieved.
Types of bricks
Types of bricks depending on their manufacturing method. The bricks are type Burnt bricks, Sundried bricks etc.
Burnt Bricks
By burning the brick mould with the mixture in the kiln, the burnt bricks are produced. These are the commonly used bricks in the construction field as they possess some good qualities or properties. These burnt bricks further classified into 4 different types namely, 1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class and 4th class.
Sun-dried bricks or unburnt bricks
Sun-dried or unburned/unburnt bricks are moulded/molded and let-to dry in sunlight instead of burning them in a kiln or clamp. These types of bricks are not enough strength, less fire & water resistance. Widely these types of bricks are not used in construction but sometimes this type used to construct cheap & temporary structures.
Stretcher course – When the long and narrow faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as stretcher course. The narrow and lengthy faces of the bricks are seen from the front elevation of the course.
Header course – When the shorter faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as header course. The front elevation of header course resembles the shorter faces of the bricks.
Soldier course –When the long and thin faces of bricks are arranged in the direction of the length of wall, then that course is called as solider course. The front elevation of solider course resembles the long and thin faces of the bricks.
Sailor course – Same as soldier course but the difference is here, long and thick faces of bricks are visible from front elevation of this type course.
Rowlock course –When a 90 degree turn is applied to the header course front elevation, the rowlock course is achieved.
Shiner course – When a 90 degree turn is applied to the stretcher course front elevation, the shiner course is achieved.
Types of bricks
Types of bricks depending on their manufacturing method. The bricks are type Burnt bricks, Sundried bricks etc.
Burnt Bricks
By burning the brick mould with the mixture in the kiln, the burnt bricks are produced. These are the commonly used bricks in the construction field as they possess some good qualities or properties. These burnt bricks further classified into 4 different types namely, 1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class and 4th class.
Sun-dried bricks or unburnt bricks
Sun-dried or unburned/unburnt bricks are moulded/molded and let-to dry in sunlight instead of burning them in a kiln or clamp. These types of bricks are not enough strength, less fire & water resistance. Widely these types of bricks are not used in construction but sometimes this type used to construct cheap & temporary structures.
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