| Title | मृत्तिका खपरैल - Mr̥ttikā Khaparaila (Clay Tile)मृत्तिका खपरैल Mr̥ttikā Khaparaila |
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| Description | Mr̥ttikā Khaparaila (Clay Tile) are roofing components made from fired clay, providing weather protection and insulation. They vary in shape and size, with regional variations in firing techniques and clay composition affecting their durability and water resistance. |
| Tags | Clay Tile Khaparaīla Roofing Ceramic Firing मिट्टी की खपरैल Khaprail Roof Terracotta मृतिका खपरैल Mritika Khaprail Roof Tile मृत्तिका खपरैल Mr̥ttikā Khaparaila Kerala |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-054520709-20-11-25-MA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-tile |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-tile |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Clay Product Roofing Material Earthenware |
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| Regions | Kerala Tamil Nadu Goa Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period BCE Medieval Period CE Ancient Period Colonial Period |
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| Dynasties | Chola Vijayanagara Portuguese Travancore |
| Sources | Local clay deposits Tile factories Local clay pits Tile manufacturing units in Kerala |
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| Properties | Water absorption: 5-15% Flexural strength: 10-20 MPa Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.2 W/mK Water absorption: 6-15% Density: 1800-2200 kg/m³ Flexural strength: 5-10 MPa Flexural strength: 5-15 MPa Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³ Thermal resistance: Moderate Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Firing temperature: 900-1100 °C |
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| Uses | Roofing Flooring Cladding Paving |
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| Materials | काष्ठ - Kāṣṭha (Timber) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Timber) लकड़ी - Lakadee (Wood) चूना - Chunā (Lime) कंकड़ - Kankar (Lime Nodules) लकड़ी - Lakdi (Wood) |
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| Styles | Kerala architecture style Goan architecture style Kerala architecture Goan architecture Mangalore tile roof |
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| Categories | House Temple Church Residential buildings Public buildings Temples Churches Residential Buildings Palaces |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Roofing Materials of India | Article | Clay tile production |
| Traditional Roofing Systems of South India | Technical Report | Tile types and installation |
| Traditional Roofing Materials of India | Technical Report | Performance characteristics |
| Traditional Building Materials of India | Book | Clay tile manufacturing |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hill Palace Tripunithura | Primary | 100% |