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The National Brick Research Center provides research, education, and service to producers and users of clay bricks and other ceramic materials.

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The National Brick Research Center

WHO WE ARE
Driving innovation in clay brick and ceramic materials through industry-funded research and education.

The National Brick Research Center is an industrially funded organization providing research, education, and service to producers and users of clay bricks and other ceramic materials (tile, mortar, and ceramics).

Entities join the Center by paying annual dues according to a schedule set by the Center’s Industrial Board of Directors. The Center seeks to augment the educational process of the University students and be an important contributor to the University’s mission in research and public service.

All technical presentations are available on WIKIBRICK

Educational Services Include:

Little Things Mean a Lot emails, Short Courses, E-Learning platforms, Newsletters, and the annual Clemson Brick Forum

Mission:

The National Brick Research Center will advance the technology of clay brick materials and products, as well as augment the education of ceramic and materials engineering students.  We will serve individuals in the brick industry with a resultant increase and improved use of structural clay building products.

Vision:

The vision for The Center is to be a key component in the economic success of its members through its influence on the manufacturing and use of brick and other structural clay building products.

Industry-funded research advancing the future of clay brick and ceramic materials.