Clay brick masonry is one of the oldest and most durable construction techniques used by
mankind. Masonry consists of manually built stable stacks of small elements, with or without
mortar. It was a fundamental building material in the Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Roman
periods. During the Roman period, the use of clay brick increased and became specialized
in order to maximize its benefits. Clay brick masonry continued to be used during medieval
and modern times. Despite several modifications of the clay brick uses, shape and …