Table 3 Material properties of the minaret's Bricks.

From: Seismic analysis of Islamic Egyptian minarets through 3D scanning and dynamic simulation

Material used

Red masonry brick

Density (t/m3)

1.4

Modulus of elasticity (t/m2)

696,906

Compressive strength (MPa)

22

Tensile strength (MPa)

3.8

Poisson’s ratio

0.29

Coefficient of friction

0.27