Brick After Strength Testing (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Brick After Strength Testing

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Researchers investigated the bricks' strengths and found that even without rebar, they are stronger than steel-reinforced concrete. Here is a sample after testing to the point of failure.

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Jacobs School of Engineering/UC San Diego

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