 Clay Brick Physical Properties
| C.S.A. Standard vs. Shaw - Typical Test Report |
| Property |
CSA Standard
A82.1 Grade SW |
Shaw Brick |
| |
|
Red |
Brown |
Buff |
Minimum Compressive Strength
Gross Area MPa (P.S.I.) |
20.68
(3,000) |
80 - 100
(11,000-14,000)
|
70 - 90
(10,000-13,000) |
65 - 85
(9,500-12,000) |
Maximum Water Absorption
24 hr. % |
13.0 |
1 - 3 |
2 - 4 |
6 - 8 |
Maximum Water Absorption
5 hr. Boil % |
17.0 |
1 - 4 |
3 - 5 |
7 - 10 |
Maximum Saturation
Coefficient |
0.78 |
0.65 - 0.78 |
0.50 - 0.70 |
0.70 - 0.78 |
Maximum Initial
Rate of Absorption |
30 gm/Min. per
194 cm2 (30in2) |
1 - 5 |
5 - 20 |
10 - 20 |
Freeze Thaw % After
50 Cycles |
Less than 0.5%
loss in dry mass |
Meets Requirements | |
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