Which outcome would excessive clay content cause during early brick masonry?

💡 Explanation

Increased clay results in significant volumetric shrinkage via drying shrinkage which creates internal stresses throughout the brick during the firing process, therefore causing cracking, rather than improved weathering; other compositions dictate mortar bond.

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