Question 1

The most frequently used process for forming the brick shape is the _____ process.&#10;A) stiff-mud&#10;B) soft-mud&#10;C) dry-press&#10;D) wet-press

Accepted Answer

The stiff-mud process is the most commonly used method for forming bricks. In this process, clay with a moisture content of about 12-15% is extruded through a die to form a column, which is then cut into bricks.

Question 2

Basically, brick are made by mixing a specified amount of water with finely ground clay or shale or a combination of both.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate description of how bricks are made. The combination of water and clay or shale is then molded and fired to create a solid building material.

Question 3

Removing excess moisture from brick before they are burned in the kiln will cause cracking.

Accepted Answer

Removing excess moisture from bricks before they are burned in the kiln is essential to prevent cracking. If bricks contain too much moisture when they are fired, the rapid evaporation of water can lead to cracking.

Question 4

The manufacturing of brick cannot be fit into the modern &#34;going green&#34; concept.

Accepted Answer

It is not completely true that the manufacturing of brick cannot be fit into the modern "going green" concept. While the traditional methods of brick manufacturing do have negative environmental impacts, new technologies and practices are being developed to make brick production more sustainable. For example, some companies are using recycled materials in their brick production or using alternative fuel sources to power their kilns. Additionally, brick is a durable and long-lasting building material that can improve building energy efficiency and reduce the need for maintenance and replacement. Therefore, while it may not be a perfect fit for the "going green" concept, it is still possible to make brick production more environmentally friendly.

Question 5

A _____ is a machine used to mix water and raw materials.&#10;A) mixing tub&#10;B) concrete mixer&#10;C) pug mill&#10;D) wet-press

Accepted Answer

A pug mill is a machine used to mix water and raw materials, such as clay, to create a uniform mixture.

Question 6

As the brick move from the center to the outlet, the temperature drops and the brick cool slowly.

Accepted Answer

This is true as the brick is moving away from the heat source and coming into contact with cooler air or surfaces, causing its temperature to gradually decrease.

Question 7

_____ is the term used for adding water to the raw material to make a plastic, workable mass suitable for molding.&#10;A) Mudding&#10;B) Tempering&#10;C) Reducing&#10;D) Softening

Accepted Answer

Tempering is the process of adding water to raw material to create a workable mass that can then be molded into a desired shape. Mudding is not a term commonly used in the plastic manufacturing process. Reducing and softening are not the most appropriate terms to describe this specific process.

Question 8

The _____ kiln is a round brick structure wrapped with steel bands that control the expansion caused by the heat of the kiln.&#10;A) scove&#10;B) tunnel&#10;C) beehive&#10;D) bubble

Accepted Answer

The description of a round brick structure wrapped with steel bands is most commonly associated with a beehive kiln. Scove and bubble kilns are not commonly used or mentioned in pottery firing, and a tunnel kiln is a long, rectangular structure used for continuous firing rather than the intermittent firing of a beehive kiln.

Question 9

When making brick, blending is necessary to yield the appropriate composition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When making brick, blending is necessary to...

Question 10

The process of removing the brick from the kiln is called _____ .&#10;A) banding&#10;B) piling&#10;C) flashing&#10;D) drawing

Accepted Answer

The process of removing the brick from the kiln is commonly referred to as "drawing." This involves pulling the bricks out of the kiln after they have been fired and cooled sufficiently to be handled safely. Banding refers to the process of applying a thin layer of plaster or mud to the sides of a wall before applying the finish coat. Piling refers to stacking or arranging bricks or other materials in a certain way for construction purposes. Flashing refers to the slight color variations that can occur in fired clay products due to variations in temperature or atmosphere during firing.

Deck 6: Manufacture of Brick