Ceramics

Abstract

There are many ceramic products for construction and they are broadly used all over the world. They range from bricks for masonry to finishing materials. Ceramic technology has evolved greatly from the past to today and is the result of the evolution of the products themselves. To gain the desired results and more complex, demanding products, there needed to be an upgrade in technology. The chapter will discuss only the main ceramic construction products: Clay bricks Clay roof tiles Ceramic wall and floor tiles The sections will provide a general overview of the manufacturing process; the regulations applicable, including specifications, tests and CE marking for each of the products; and the most common problems linked with ceramic products (those that are intrinsic to the products and not how they are used).