Evaluating the production rate for constructing different orientations and layout patterns of floor tiling for different gradients

Abstract

The building technique of designing house floors with tiles has been existing for more than 1000 years. The actual origin of floor tile was a ceramic tile and most experts believe that the first ceramic tile was fired in Egypt, others point to the ancient of civilization of Mesopotamia and China, by 1000 BC, the technology had well established in several parts of the world. Later on, the art reached highest levels of craftsmanship in the art world in Persia and in Italy in the west, while these two, disparate styles differed dramatically in content, thy were both exceedingly innovative in their choice of technology and markets. (Unique, 2019). The aesthetic, decorative decency and excellent treatments of modern architectural designed floors tiles are premised on the availability of ceramic materials and the technology of their manufacture. These products possess health advantages, comfort, durability in architectural use and even provide resistance to adverse chemical reactions, frost, impact and some other natural tendencies. The qualities of tiles make them so compelling and significant, that they are used in the design of floors. Mostly, porcelain tiles amongst others are used to achieve some of the functions above. The aesthetic and technical characteristics of tile materials determine to a great extent how they may be functionally classified, (RUMI, 1990). There has been shift in the world ceramic tile industry with a complementary growth in the supply of tiles from the statistic given by in 2009 (DAVIS, 2009). For example, Europe in 1990 accounted for 54% but in 2002 was down to 25% of world ceramic tile production. on tile production reported that in 2009 the world ceramic tile production was about 8.5 billion sq. meter’s, of which Asia with China on the lead accounted for 65.1%, Other parts of Europe (Turkey included) 4.6%, North America (Mexico included) 2 3.0 %, Central and South America 10.5%, Africa 4.1% and Oceania 0.1%. The reason why Asia has now taken on the lead is that they have state of the art equipment in its ceramic tile plants, which means low cost in production and sells of tiles. The U.S. is the world's largest market for ceramic tiles. A number of European (mostly Italian) ceramic tile manufacturers have built or expanded their U.S. plants, or bought out domestic ceramic tile firms.