Chapter 6Chapter 6

Wall Material Wall Material

IntroductionIntroductionWall plays roles of load-bearing,

enclosure and separationWall material is very important in

buildings for direct relation to the function, weight, and energy consumption.

§6.1 Introduction§6.1 Introduction

Fired clay brick bears a tradition as wall material for a long time

However, with the development of modern building, fired clay brick can’t meet the demands of modern engineering.

Reasons are small size, heave weight, and energy inefficiency plus lots of soil consumption.

All of these are not in line with the present situation in China.

Reform of wall materialIntroductionIntroduction

The new wall should overweighs the traditional ones in that they have the advantages of light-weight, high strength, large-size, better durability, multi-purposes, less consumption and easy for mass production.

Reform of wall and roof material

IntroductionIntroduction

There are a variety of wall material in 3 types.BricksBlocks Plywood

New wall material Light-weight High strength Multi-purposes Less consumption

Classification

• Bricks

• Blocks

IntroductionIntroduction