| Title | कच्चा ईंट - Kacchā Īnt (Unfired Brick)कच्चा ईंट Kacchā Īnt |
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| Description | Sun-dried bricks made from clay-rich soil, often mixed with straw. Lower compressive strength (0.5-1.5 MPa) compared to fired bricks. High thermal mass. Shrinkage during drying can be significant (5-10%). |
| Tags | Unfired Brick Adobe Mud Brick Earthen Construction |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-861724679-20-11-25-KR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/unfired-brick |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/unfired-brick |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Unfired Clay Composite Material |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat Uttar Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Times Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta |
| Sources | Local soil deposits |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 0.5-1.5 MPa Density: 1.6-1.8 g/cm³ Thermal conductivity: 0.4-0.6 W/mK Shrinkage: 5-10% |
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| Uses | Wall construction Infill material Temporary structures |
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| Materials | मिट्टी - Mittī (Earth) घास - Ghās (Grass) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture Rural architecture |
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| Categories | Rural housing Fortifications (temporary) |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Adobe Construction Handbook | Technical Manual | Construction and maintenance techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Bellary Fort Bellary | Primary | 100% |