Bricks are measured in three dimensions, and weighed on digital scales prior to testing.
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CSIRO test unit. Bricks are tested for one hour in accordance with CSIRO bulletin 5. |
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Test pattern on unstabilised pressed earth brick after one hour, with the brick meeting all requirements. |
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Bricks of different material are tested. This one easily meets the test criteria. |
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Swinburne accelerated erosion test on NSW
sourced material. This test indicates that the material is unsuitable,
as it has insufficient non-dispersive clays. |
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