ESTUDO DOS TIJOLOS DE SOLO-CIMENTO QUANTO À SUA ADEQUAÇÃO ÀS NORMAS VIGENTES

Abstract

This article presents a brief study on the soil-cement bricks regarding their adequacy to the NBR’s - Brazilian Norms, in order to verify the conditions in which it is found in the market. The main recommendations regarding its quality were observed, such as its raw material, manufacturing process and tests of resistance to compression and water absorption, which allow the evaluation of two important characteristics of the bricks: their ability to resist the applied loads and their relationship with water, which influences from its grip with the laying mortar to its durability. The article also demonstrates the relevance of NBR’s as guidelines for obtaining the best results.