Which of the two masonry materials?CMU or clay bricks?is commonly used in load-bearing walls and why?
What will be an ideal response?
CMU load-bearing walls are commonly used because: (i) CMUs are larger units than clay bricks; therefore, giving
faster construction. One CMU is equal to eight modular bricks in volume. (ii) CMUs have larger voids (cells) which
can be reinforced and grouted, which is not possible with bricks.
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