Reinforced Brick Masonry Slab

Floor slabs of brickwork with reinforcement is also done. The conventional centring is made. The centring is covered with earth for a depth of about 20–25 mm and well compacted and sand sprinkled on the top.

Figure 16.14 Reinforcement in brick masonry lintels

Then the reinforcement is placed in the correct direction. The bricks are laid in one or two directions. The joints are then filled with mortar such that the reinforcement is fully closed. The work is kept moist for a period of two days and then kept fully wet for 14 days. The centring is then removed. The top and bottom surface of slab are then suitably finished (Fig. 16.15).

Figure 16.15 Slab with reinforced brickwork