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Houses and Bridges
H Making of Bricks H Construction of a House
H Bridges
We construct many houses and
other buildings. What are the
things and materials we need to
construct all these things?
Let us study.
Making of Bricks
Read these steps to know how bricks are made.
Step 1 : First, the fine clay is dug.
Step 2 : The clay is, then, mixed with water and
kneaded till it becomes soft.
Step 3 : The clay dough is, then, put in moulds and
dried in the sun.
Step 4 : The dried bricks are, then, burnt in the kiln.
Step 5 : Once, the bricks cool down, they are placed
on the pallets for storage.
Construction of a House
Many people who are skilled in different jobs work together to construct a
house or a building.
The Architect
The architect is the first one who makes the design of the house or building
on a paper. It is called a plan. This plan shows the layout of the building.
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