The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the process of making

bricks

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for construction purposes.

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, there are three main stages in the process, starting with digging up the

clay

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and ending with the production of packaged

bricks

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ready for delivery.

Initially

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, the process begins with

clay

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being dug from the ground using a digger. The

clay

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is

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transported to a roller, where it is broken down into smaller pieces. At

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stage, sand and water are added to the

clay

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to form a mixture. The

clay

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is shaped into

bricks

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in one of two ways: either by using a wire cutter or by moulding.

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the formed

bricks

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are dried in an oven for 24 to 48 hours.

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, the

bricks

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are placed in a kiln, where they undergo two stages of heating: moderate heating at temperatures between 200°C and 980°C Afterwards, the

bricks

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are cooled in a chamber for 48 to 72 hours.

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, the

bricks

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are packaged and prepared for delivery to construction sites.