The range
5" × 8" × 12"
5" × 8" × 12" Curved Well Brick
Cast on an arc for circular well shafts. Laid on the radius, the joints close tight without a single cut, and the shaft stays true course after course.
Detail and specification
Cast on a 1.5 m nominal internal diameter. Turn it over on the range page to see the true arc; the photograph here does not show it.
- Imperial
- 5" × 8" × 12"
- Metric
- 12.7 × 20.3 × 30.5 cm
- Cast on an arc for circular well shafts
- Radial joints that close without cutting on site
- A five-inch section for shaft lining
| Compressive strengthAt 28 days. | 7.5 – 9.0 N/mm²Estimate |
|---|---|
| Brick density | 1800 – 2200 kg/m³Estimate |
| Water absorption | around 8 – 10 % by massEstimate |
| Drying shrinkage | under 0.06 %Estimate |
| CoverageWall face, allowing roughly a 10 mm joint. | about 15 units/m²Estimate |
Figures marked Estimate are typical for our mix and are given as a guide. Ask us for current figures if your job needs them.