The minimum strength of brick required for building wall is

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  1. 5.0 N/mm2
  2. 3.5 N/mm2
  3. 2.5 N/mm2
  4. 7.5 N/mm2

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Option 2 : 3.5 N/mm2
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As per IS 1077: 1992 code, the common burnt clay bricks are classified into various classes based on their average compressive strength as mentioned below in the tabulated form:

Brick Class Designation

Average compressive or crushing strength in MPa

35

35

30

30

25

25

20

20

17.5

17.5

15

15

12.5

12.5

10

10

7.5

7.5

5

5

3.5

3.5

 

It is clear from above table that, the minimum crushing strength of common brunt clay brick is 3.5 MPa. 
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