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What is the maximum permissible tolerance for length and width respectively?(a) ± 3mm and ± 6mm(b) ± 6mm and ± 3mm(c) ± 3cm and ± 6cm(d) ± 6cm and ± 3cmI had been asked this question in an online quiz.The doubt is from Tests on Bricks in chapter Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct choice is (B) ± 6mm and ± 3mm

The explanation is: The standard SIZE of brick is length – 190mm and width – 90mm.When manufactured, size variations may OCCUR by expansion or contraction while DRYING and BURNING process.Permissible tolerance is ± 6mm for length and ± 3mm for width and height.



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