The Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra
HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK
HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK
HOW TO PRODUCE
Made 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 Aspects
- Compressive Strength - 35kg/cm2 and above
- Sizes are - 40 x 40 x 20 cm
- 40 x 20 x 15 cm
- 40 x 20 x 10 cm
Cost Savings
23 % of cost saving is achieved when compared with country burnt bricks
Advantages
- Plastering can be avoided
- less number of joints
- Consumes less time in construction
- Effective quality control
- Better thermal insulation.