Recommended Practice for Embedded Clay Thin Brick in Precast Concrete-Thin Brick Seminar for Producers

Thin Brick Seminar for Producers - Webinar One Presentation Handout

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The "Recommended Practice for Embedded Clay Thin Brick in Precast Concrete" is a guidance document presented in a members-only webinar by PCI-MNL-152 on April 17, 2025. The aim is to educate stakeholders on selecting and using thin brick products compatible with precast concrete and outlines both proactive and reactive measures for production.

The document introduces "PCI RP 152-25," focusing on selecting bricks, preproduction planning, production practices, and measurements of dimensional tolerances. It includes several appendices detailing specifications for embedded clay thin brick, certifications of compliance, letters of variance, and a coursing guide to assist in project planning and execution.

Key points of emphasis include:
1. <strong>Selection Process</strong>: Establishing criteria for brick color, size, and texture suitable for residential and commercial applications. Compatibility with formliner suppliers and adherence to ASTM standards are crucial.
   
2. <strong>Manufacturing Process</strong>: Insights into the brick manufacturing process, emphasizing quality checks on warpage, dimensional tolerances, and consistency with ASTM C1088 standards (Types TBA, TBS, TBX).

3. <strong>Production Practices</strong>: Outlining steps to manage bricks, from receipt to post-production, ensuring proper fit and alignment of bricks in form liners, and addressing non-conformance proactively.

4. <strong>Ordering</strong>: Directions on specifying brick colors, textures, and dimensions, considering wastage and ensuring suppliers confirm compliance through certification.

5. <strong>Pre-Production and Post-Production</strong>: Guidelines on receiving materials, casting samples, cleansing panels, and ensuring maintenance of quality and consistency.

6. <strong>Measuring Dimensional Tolerances</strong>: Detailed procedures (Appendix D) include using calipers and wedges to confirm brick face, thickness, and warpage align with specifications.

7. <strong>Troubleshooting</strong>: Addressing issues such as fit between brick and formliner, size conformance, color mismatch, and delivery delays through proactive collaboration with stakeholders.

The webinar aims to equip industry professionals with best practices for integrating thin brick into precast concrete systems effectively, enhancing project outcomes by adhering to the detailed guidance and standards provided.

Keywords

embedded clay thin brick

precast concrete

PCI RP 152-25

brick selection

manufacturing process

production practices

dimensional tolerances

ASTM standards

troubleshooting

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