Block · 230 × 110 × 76 mm
Clay-Based — indicative fig. M·38
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 0.24kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 60MPa StructuralDesign life 150yr Durable
High-strength engineering clay brick designed for structural load-bearing applications, featuring exceptional compressive strength (50-70 MPa), low water absorption (<7%), and superior durability for Australian conditions.
01 Physical
Density 2200kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.2
Porosity 5%
Water absorption 5%
Hardness 7
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-12
Surface roughness 2.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 5MPa
Compressive strength 60MPa
Flexural strength 7MPa
Shear strength 8MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.15
Impact resistance High
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.2W/m·K
Specific heat 800J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 5.5×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level 240
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 0.24
Carbon footprint 240
Embodied energy 3MJ/kg
Water footprint 500L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 0%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 150+
Maintenance interval 25-30
Warranty period 50
Material cost (range) $800-$1200
Material cost (per unit) $0.80-$1.20
Lead time 2-4 weeks
Lifecycle cost $120
Annual maintenance $0.50
Market availability Good
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional compressive strength (50-70 MPa)
- Low water absorption (<7%)
- 150+ year service life
- Fire resistance rating up to 4 hours
- Termite and pest resistant
- Low VOC emissions (inert material)
- Excellent thermal mass properties
- Minimal maintenance requirements
Constraints
- Higher initial cost ($800-1200/1000 bricks)
- Requires skilled installation
- Limited aesthetic options
- Higher embodied carbon than standard bricks
- Heavier than standard bricks
- Difficult to cut or modify on-site
- May require special mortar specification
08 Applications
A1 Load-bearing walls and columns
A2 Foundation and basement construction
A3 Retaining walls and marine structures
A4 Industrial flooring and heavy-duty paving
A5 Sewerage and drainage infrastructure
A6 Bushfire-resistant construction (BAL-FZ)
A7 Chemical-resistant applications
A8 Below-DPC (damp proof course) construction
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.