Brick

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According to the free dictionary by Farrlex, a brick is a molded rectangular block of ceramic material baked by the sun and used as a building and paving material. So, the bricks are made of ceramic baked and they are used in the construction of buildings and streets. There are many types of brick according to the material that they are made of, like, from: clay, shale, soft slate, calcium silicate, concrete,etc.

The brick laying techniques are the different ways to work and construct using the brick by a mason. There are a lot of brick laying techniques, like the soft mud method, that is the most common, as it is the most economical. It starts with the raw clay, preferably in a mix with 25-30% sand to reduce shrinkage. The clay is first ground and mixed with water to the desired consistency. The clay is then pressed into steel moulds with a hydraulic press. The shaped clay is then fired ("burned") at 900-1000 °C to achieve strength. Also, there is the dry press method that is similar to mud brick but starts with a much thicker clay mix, so it forms more accurate, sharper-edged bricks. The greater force in pressing and the longer burn make this method more expensive.

Their advantages are their durability ,strenght and that they are ease to product, transport and laying, but the disadventage is that the dry press method is more expensive than the soft mud method because requieres of more longer burn.



I would use stone,brick and wood to build my own house because I think that the mix of this three materials provides to the space a very beautiful expression and makes the space more warmer to life.


 * PIAZZA DEL CAMPO**

Piazza del Campo has been at the heart of Sienese life since the Middle Ages. This public space was placed in there because:

The people of Siena held their market in ages past. The town hall is situated here (the Palazzo Pubblico). Daredevil events involving buffalo and bull chases took place. A horse race (The Palio di Siena) is held.

The square's design is unique.Paving was first added in the 1300s. There is a huge shell-shaped motif on the paving. This scallop-like pattern comprises a red brick herringbone layout. It is intersected by nine white travertine lines. The brick was used not only for decorate the principal facades that have views to the piazza, as well like principal construction element on the floor.