| Title | तैराकी ईंट - Tairākī Īṇṭ (Floating Bricks)तैराकी ईंट Tairākī Īṇṭ |
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| Description | तैराकी ईंट - Tairākī Īṇṭ (Floating Bricks) are lightweight bricks made with porous materials or techniques to reduce density, allowing them to float. These bricks often incorporate materials like rice husk ash or pumice. Used in specific water-related structures. |
| Tags | तैराकी ईंट Tairākī Īṇṭ Floating Bricks Lightweight Porous Kakatiya |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-722706905-20-11-25-TB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/floating-bricks |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/floating-bricks |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Porous Bricks |
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| Regions | Telangana Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Kakatiya Dynasty |
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| Dynasties | Kakatiya |
| Sources | Local clay deposits mixed with lightweight aggregates |
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| Properties | Density: <1.0 g/cm³ High porosity Lower compressive strength compared to regular bricks Water absorption: High |
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| Uses | Construction of wells Water tanks Specific parts of hydraulic structures Foundation in marshy areas |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Rice husk ash |
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| Styles | Kakatiya architecture |
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| Categories | Temple tanks Wells Hydraulic structures |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Kakatiya Heritage Trust Reports | Technical Report | Analysis of floating bricks in Kakatiya structures |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Ramappa Temple Palampet | Primary | 100% |