KNOW WHY BRICKS ARE SOAKED IN WATER BEFORE USING !!

You might have seen builders or constructors or daily labors soak the bricks in water before it is used in construction. Have you ever wondered why bricks are soaked in water? In this article, we will understand the reason for soaking the bricks in water before using them.

Bricks are one of the most important building materials used in construction. It is available in rectangular shapes and has standard dimensions. Brick masonry is a great art of construction in which bricks are laid systematically with respect to bonding, jointing, and finishing. In brick masonry, bricks are bonded together with the help of mortar (Cement + Sand+Water). The strength of brick masonry majorly depends upon the quality of brick and type of mortar. 

The process of completely immersing the brick into water is known as soaking. Bricks are porous in nature and have a tendency to absorb moisture. When the brick to be used for construction are soaked in water, the air is released and it absorbs water. Now when the soaked brick is used, it will not absorb any water from the wet mortar. If the brick absorbs water from the mortar and this will reduce the strength of the mortar to a great extent. Thus, it will fail to make a strong bond between bricks and mortar. Ultimately, it will make the bonding of masonry wall weak.

Also, the dirt and soluble salts present on the bricks get removed by soaking them in water.

Bricks should be soaked in water before use for a period so that the water penetrates the entire depth of the bricks. Normally it is suggested to soak bricks for atleast 12 hours. Soaking of bricks should be continued till air bubbling ends.

So, these are the reasons for soaking the brick in water before using. Hope you might have got a clear picture of this topic. Thank you for reading the article.

KNOW WHY CRUISER BIKES HAVE LONGER WHEELBASE !!

If you look at the motorbikes around you, you will notice the overall length of every motorbike is different. For example, Bajaj Avenger is having more overall length as compared to Yamaha R15. Other motorbikes like Bajaj Avenger for example Royal Enfield Meteor, Honda Revel, etc are also having a higher overall length. These bikes are made for longer route touring and are called cruisers. In this article, we will understand the reason behind the higher overall length of cruiser motorbikes.

One factor which decides the overall length of the motorbikes is the wheelbase. The wheelbase is the center to center distance between the front and rear wheels. Wheelbase plays an important role in the handling of a motorbike. When the wheelbase on the motorbike is long, the motorbike has better stability on the road. Which simply means the motorbike will keep going in a straight line very easily and changing direction easily is a bit tricky. The same is inverse in the case of motorbikes with a shorter wheelbase; the motorbike can be easily maneuvered, but it loses out on the stability of staying on the road. There are chances of the motorbike to wobble easily under extreme speeds which do not happen in the case of longer wheelbases.

Cruiser motorbikes are designed to run straight on highways covering long distances with ease that is why they have a longer wheelbase. Also, a long wheelbase makes a bike less wheelie-prone, and because the rider sits farther from each wheel, he gets a smoother ride. On the other hand, sports motorbike like Yamaha R15, Honda CBR, etc tend to have shorter wheelbase as it makes them compact and light and also makes them very easy to move around and corner at higher speeds. Also, shorter wheelbases tend to be more responsive to steering input.

In short, the longer the wheelbase, the more the stability and less the maneuverability; the smaller the wheelbase, the less the stability and more the maneuverability. We hope you might have got an idea of how wheelbase affects the handling of a motorbike. Thank you for reading this article.

KNOW THE MEANING OF VARIOUS COLOUR CODING USED IN FLOOR MARKING !

You might have seen industrial floors marked with various colored strips. Some of the strips are colored yellow and black, red and white, and so on. In this article, we will discuss the meaning of various colored strips that are used for floor marking. 

Floor marking is the process of using visual indicators such as lines, shapes, and signs on floors to make a space easier for people to navigate. These indicators divide spaces, highlight hazards, outline workstations, and storage locations, direct traffic, and convey important safety or instructional information. These markings are done as per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards.

 

These markings are done for Organizational Improvement, Finding First Aid Equipment, Personal Protection Equipment, Navigation Assistance, Placement of Objects, Traffic Direction, etc. In short, these markings are done to keep the working environment safe and organized.

 

Different color coding is used to convey different messages. However, the industry can define its own color-coding. Following are the most commonly used color coding used.

Yellow Floor Tape

Yellow tape (or paint) should be used for all normal foot traffic going through a passage (both indoor and outdoor) as well as vehicle traffic.

White Floor Tape

White tape should be used for anything related to facility equipment, fixtures, racks, carts, and things of this nature. This helps people to alert people about their availability and lets people know where to put them when they're done using them.

Blue, green and/or black

Materials and components, including raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.

Orange Floor Tape

Materials in inspection

Red Floor Tape

Locations where defective products, scrap materials, or items in the facility that need to be reworked are stored.

Red & White Floor Tape

Any area that must be kept clear for safety or compliance. Areas around fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, electrical panels, or fire lanes.

Black & White Floor Tape

Areas that need to be kept clear for general operations. Not to be used for emergency areas.

Black & Yellow Floor Tape

Areas that may expose employees to special physical or health hazards.


Floor markings have been proven to improve visual communication within facilities, while also benefiting overall facility safety. So, now you know the meaning of various color coding tapes used in the industry.

Thank you for reading this article.