Very often, various kinds of buildings in Russia are built of brick. This material, although it is quite expensive, allows you to build the most reliable and durable structures. Of course, the construction of buildings from brick should be in strict accordance with all the rules and regulations. In particular, under such a building, a powerful foundation must be poured. The weight of m3 of masonry is very large and may vary depending on the type of stone used.
Why you need to know the weight
One of the features of the building material of this variety is considerable mass. Bricks weigh a lot. Accordingly, the masonry also exerts very large loads on the foundation. To correctly calculate the depth of laying and the power of the foundation of the house, you need to know, including the weight of the brickwork. This parameter can be determined by simple mathematical calculations.
What types of bricks can be used in construction
Building envelopes of buildings can be made of brick:
To decorate and strengthen the facades can also be used facing material of this type. Such a brick has the smoothest geometry and does not differ in too large dimensions and weight.
Sizes of silicate and ceramic bricks
A variety of types of such material are being delivered to the market today. The volumetric weight of the brickwork depends on two main characteristics:
The dimensions of the brick are regulated by GOST 530-2012 (for ceramic) and GOST 530-2012 (for silicate). Most enterprises specializing in the production of such building material in our country adhere to the standards provided for by these documents. In other words, in terms of geometry, quite high-quality bricks are sold in Russia today. In most cases, they correspond to the required parameters.
Dimensions and configuration of silicate brick
There are currently two varieties of this material on the market. If necessary, you can buy silicate brick:
Both of these types of building materials are very popular among consumers. Single silicate brick has dimensions 250 x 120 x 65 mm. The dimensions of one and a half material are the same. But the height of the bricks of this variety is 88 mm.
Non-standard silicate material is also manufactured by modern industry. The dimensions of such a brick are 250 x 120 x 138 mm.
By configuration, silicate material is classified into:
Weight of silicate brick
A distinctive feature of such a material is that the masonry made of it has a lower mass than ceramic stone. One hollow one and a half silicate brick weighs exactly 4 kg. The single option is, of course, easier. The weight of such material is 3.2 kg.
A full-bodied silicate brick, of course, has a larger mass than a hollow one. A single stone of this variety weighs 3.6 kg. The mass of one and a half bricks is equal to 4.8 kg.
Varieties of ceramic material
Brick of this type is used in construction more often than silicate. Such a material is more durable and resistant to various adverse environmental factors. For example, ceramic brick, unlike silicate brick, is allowed to be used, including for the construction of the underground part of the foundation.
Such material can also vary in both configuration and size. In the second case, the following main varieties of ceramic brick are distinguished:
- single;
- one and a half;
- double.
Dimensions of the material of the first variety - 250 x 120 x 65 mm. The dimensions of the double brick are 250 x 120 x 138 mm. One and a half stone differs in standard dimensions of 250 x 120 x 88 mm. Accordingly, the weight of the brickwork will also vary, depending on the type of material in size.
By configuration, such a stone happens:
- full-bodied;
- hollow;
- facing.
Ceramic brick: weight
Such a material differs from silicate, among other things, by its higher density. The weight of the brickwork in this case will, as already mentioned, be larger. The mass of ceramic corpulent material, depending on the variety, is equal to:
- single - 3.2-3.6 kg, depending on the brand in density;
- one and a half - 4-4.4 kg;
- double - 6.6-7.2 kg.
The hollow material of this variety weighs:
- single - 2.2-2.5 kg;
- one and a half - 3-3.3 kg;
- double - 4.7-5 kg.
Facing brick has a mass:
- single - 1.32-1.6 kg;
- one and a half - 2.7-3.2 kg.
Weight 1 m3 of silicate brick
Such masonry material is usually bought in cubic meters. Knowing the weight of so many bricks is, of course, very useful. In this case, you can quickly determine the cost of the material needed for masonry walls.
1 m 3 of silicate brick includes:
- single - 513 pcs. (512.8);
- one and a half - 378 pcs.
Thus, it is not difficult to calculate the weight of a cubic meter of such material in the factory packaging:
- for a single hollow - 3.2 x 513 = 1641.6 kg;
- full single - 3.6 x 513 = 1846.8 kg;
- one and a half hollow - 4 x 378 = 1512 kg;
- one and a half full - 4.8 x 378 = 1814.4 kg.
Weight 1 m3 of ceramic brick
Such material is also in most cases purchased in cubic meters. The package includes 1 m 3 of ceramic brick:
- single - 511 pcs.;
- double - 255 pcs.;
- one and a half - 377 pcs.
The weight of 1 m 3 of ceramic brick in the factory packaging will be, respectively:
- single full-bodied - 1689.6-1843.2 kg;
- single hollow - 1177.6-1280 kg;
- single facing - 675.84-819.2 kg;
- one and a half full-bodied - 1508-1621.1 kg;
- one and a half hollow - 1131-1244.1 kg;
- one and a half facing - 1017.9-1206.4 kg;
- double full-bodied - 1683-1836 kg;
- double hollow - 1173-1275 kg.
Brickwork: weight 1 m3
Thus, the mass of a cubic meter of silicate or ceramic brick depends on the configuration, size and density of the material. The above figures, however, are only approximate. That is how many bricks are usually included in the factory packaging. However, when laying on 1 m 3 of brick, less is consumed. Indeed, part of the volume of the structure being constructed in this case is occupied by seams. Brick is laid during the construction of various structures, usually on cement mortar.
Thus, the weight of the brickwork 1 m 3 , for example, the wall will depend, including on the method of construction. Seams between individual stones can have different thicknesses. Most often, this indicator is 1 cm horizontally and 80 mm vertically. In 1 m 3 of masonry, thus, depending on the type of material, usually contains 50-100 less bricks. Accordingly, it will weigh 66-132 kg less (for the lightest facing material) and 330-660 kg (for double ceramic).
Of course, in the calculations, the weight of the cement mortar must also be taken into account. A cubic meter of such material has a mass of about 1500 kg. At the seams in 1 m 3 of masonry, the solution takes about 0.3 m 3 .
Other numbers
In 1 m 3 in the factory packaging, thus, may contain from 1512 to 1836 kg of brick. But what can be the weight of masonry m2. Depending on the technology of walling and the type of brick itself, this figure averages out:
- for masonry "in half a brick" - up to 184 kg;
- “In brick” - up to 367 kg;
- “1.5 bricks” - up to 551 kg;
- “In two bricks” - up to 735 kg;
- “2.5 bricks” - up to 918 kg.
All figures above are given taking into account the seams in the masonry. In the construction of private houses, for example, in most cases, the "brick" masonry method is used. A wall with an area of, for example, 6 x 3 m, built using this technology, will weigh approximately 6606 kg. At the same time, a ceramic brick lining laid out with a spoon of the same area will turn out to be much lighter - 3312 kg.
In addition to bulk, the construction can also take into account the specific weight of the brickwork. This indicator is always different in a big way. The specific gravity is determined without taking into account voids in the material. For brick, this characteristic can be equal, depending on the density, from 1600 to 2000 kg / m 3 .