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

The diagram shows the process of manufacturing

bricks

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for the construction industry, from digging

clay

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to delivery.

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, it is a linear process with seven stages, beginning with raw

clay

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and ending with packaging and transport. During the process, the

clay

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undergoes shaping, heating and cooling before it is sorted and delivered.

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clay

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is dug up from the ground.

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the

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passes through a metal grid and roller to break it into small pieces. After that , sand and water are introduced into the mixture.

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the material undergoes shaping, either by using

mould

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a mould

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. The shaped

bricks

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are dried for 24–48 hours. They are

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heated in a kiln at moderate and high temperatures, which makes them stronger.

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, the

bricks

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are cooled in a designated chamber for 48-72 hours.

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, the

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are sorted, packaged and delivered by truck.