Question

The process of mixing clay water and other ingredients to make brick is known as

Answer 1

Answer:

The process of mixing clay, water and other ingredients to make brick is known as kneading

Explanation:

There are four main steps involved in the brick making process, namely:

1. Preparation of the brick clay or Earth.
2. Moulding
3. Drying
4. Burning

1) Preparation of clay: The first step in brick making is preparation of the clay that is used in making of the bricks. This process involves removal of impurities and leaving the clay for sometime to undergo natural weathering.

It is at this step, when clay is ready, that clay is mixed with water and other ingredients and knead together (or mixed together).

2) Moulding:The second step is where brick is moulded. Moulding can be by hand or use of machine. Hand moulding makes use of simple moulds that are in brick shapes.

3) Drying: The third step is where the moulded bricks are left to dry in the shade. The drying process is important as it ensures that the bricks do not break while being heated and also saves the energy used while burning the bricks.

4) Burning: The fourth and last step involves burning the bricks. Burning can either be the clamp burning or kiln burning.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Moulding can be by hand or use of machine. Hand moulding makes use of simple moulds that are in brick shapes