Developement of brick production process of brick factory (Part one)
Introduction
Housing shortages in many developing countries have stimulated effortsto develop construction methods
that use cheap and durable local materials.It is essential to develop technologies that use minimal
energy becauseof the increasing shortage of firewood.
One of the most promising building materials for many countries is the fired clay brick. Traditionally
produced in a cottage industry setting,fired clay brick production plays a major role in the informal
economy.However, it is hampered by a number of problems:
Great quantities of firewood are needed for production while energy loss(in the form of heat) is high
at 40-50%;
The quality of bricks produced is low, and supply is irregular;
Brick makers have little training;
The process is damaging to the environment.