Simge KAYA - 4

The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram depicts how to make bricks which are used for the building industry. Overall, there are eight stages in the process, from digging up the clay to the delivery of bricks with a vehicle.

To begin, the raw material which is clay is dug up from the ground by a digger. Following this, a metal grid is used to split this clay to produce smaller pieces. A roller acts in this process and water is added into the obtained sand.

After this process, the mixture is ready to be shaped in two different ways, by either putting it in a mould or cutting it with a wire. Those shaped bricks are placed in an oven to dry for 24 - 48 hours.

Next, there are two heating stages by using kilns. The bricks are exposed to a moderate temperature (200-980°C) in the first stage, while in the second step they are heated at a high temperature range (870-1300°C). Following this, there is a cooling process in a chamber for the bricks for 48-72 hours. Finally, the bricks are packed and are ready for delivery to their address.