The Geology of the Common Brick

Brickmaking transforms low-strength mud into strong materials that can endure for centuries.

Science The Geology of the Common Brick The common brick is one of our greatest inventions, an artificial stone. Brickmaking transforms low-strength mud into strong materials that can endure for centuries when properly cared for. So what ingredients make that possible? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE When Was the First Violin Made? Yes, Atlantic Hurricanes Form in the Sahara How to Escape Quicksand You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.