Performance evaluation of mortarless brick masonry

Abstract

The rising cost of construction materials need to adhere alternate construction techniques and materials. Mud brick is one of the common and basic construction units since thousands of years. In this research study the bricks with mechanical interlocking mechanism are used for comparison over economical, sustainable, environment friendly and fast track construction especially for the flood and earthquake affected areas. Naturally destructive areas require quick rehabilitation of the displaced people. A parametric study has been performed in compassion with conventional brick masonry. Performance evaluation for construction cost and time has been studied along with the durability of system to check the acceptability of mortarless masonry construction technique.