Archive for September, 2018
FERROCEMENT WATER TANK
HOW TO PRODUCEMade by using cement mortar of 1:2 mix and weld mesh (20 gauge) & chicken mesh (10 gauge). The weld mesh and chicken mesh are bound together to form a skeleton, then it is plastered with rich cement mortar. Cost[...]
Read MoreFERROCEMENT SLAB
HOW TO PRODUCEMade by using cement mortar of 1:2 mix and weld mesh (20 gauge) & chicken mesh (10 gauge). The weld mesh & chicken mesh are bound together to form a skeleton, then it is plastered with rich cement mortar. Cost[...]
Read MoreFUNICULAR SHELL
HOW TO PRODUCEFunicular shells are doubly curved precast concrete units and which owes its strength to its shape. The casted shells are placed between small concrete beams having necessary reinforcement to take up the dead load of the shells. Reinforcements are provided[...]
Read MoreFILLER SLAB
HOW TO PRODUCEMade of concrete mix 1:2:4 and 4th quality MP tiles which serves as filler material. While casting slab, two tiles facing each other are placed between reinforcement, in 30cm centre to centre in short span and 45cm centre to centre[...]
Read MoreRUBBLE FILLER BLOCK
HOW TO PRODUCEMade of rock boulders, which is locally available. These boulders are bound together with the help of thin cement mortar (say 1:8). A mould made of steel or wood in the required dimension is used for casting the block. Thin[...]
Read MoreCONCRETE DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES
HOW TO PRODUCEMade of concrete mix 1:2:4 by using 20 mm metal chips. It is reinforced in order to overcome tensile force coming over. The mould of required dimension is made in steel and is used to cast it. Reinforcement is placed[...]
Read MoreBRICK ARCHES
HOW TO PRODUCEMade with brick and cement mortar. A mould of circular or segmental shape is made & brick is laid on the mould with mortar. When mould is removed, an arch is formed. Technical AspectsBetter compression resistanceCost Savings40% of cost is[...]
Read MoreHOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK
HOW TO PRODUCEMade out of concrete mix of suitable proportion. This is made by using cement, sand and metal chips. A hydraulic or manual pressing and vibrating machine is used for this. Normally this is made in a yard. Technical AspectsCompressive Strength[...]
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