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6 Internal wall and partition

Internal wall and partition options for Proposed Mix Development

Brick wall/partition Asbestos Cement partitions Hollow block and clay block

-Constructed with plain bricks, -Light in weight, impervious, -Hollow concrete block
Reinforced bricks, bricks- durable, water tight and fire- partitions are built of
nogged or hollow bricks. proof. (Tee, 2016) individual units of concrete.
(Samuel, 2017) (Jolyn, 2017)
-Asbestos cement sheets are
-Plain brick partition of half made of asbestos cement -Clay blocks used are well
brick thickness is not more sheets and fixed into timber prepared from clay or terra-
than 2m in height. (Samuel, framework. (Tee, 2016) cotta, and they are either solids
2017) or hollow. (Jolyn, 2017)
-Sheets are placed in position
-In reinforced brick partition of and joined by cement mortar. -Hollow clay blocks of section
half brick thickness, 20 cm with thickness varying
-Are mostly adopted in works
reinforcement in the form of from 5 cm to 15 cm can also be
of temporary character. (Tee,
wire mesh or hoop iron or steel used. (Jolyn, 2017)
2016)
bars is provided. (Samuel,
-The blocks are provided with
2017)
grooves on top, bottom and
sides, surfaces are kept glazed
in different colures. (Jolyn,
2017)
 Comment:

-Brick wall is an option for proposed mix development. It can help to insulate the building’s
temperature as they store heat and cool air. Brickwork cost less in long run and have lower energy
consumption compare to others. But, brick need plastering done to finish a project which can raise
construction costs and will have less aesthetic appeal with brick as there is limited sizes and colors.
(Samuel, 2017)

- Asbestos cement partition is also an option for proposed mix development. It has high fire
resistant and will not spread fire easily. It is inexpensive and cost effective material compare to
others. It also resistant to damage from termite and high sound insulation by adding wooden wool
as it will absorbs sound. (Tee, 2016)

The hollow block and clay block is an option for proposed mix development. Block has low labor
costs and material used to construct block wall are cheaper than brick but expensive than asbestos
cement partition. It is not insulated easily therefore the heat can’t be transfer out from the building.
(Jolyn, 2017)

I recommend to use asbestos cement partition than brick wall and block wall because the long run
of building and the maintenance is low compare to others.

References
Jolyn, 2017. hunker. [Online]
Available at: https://www.hunker.com/12003741/advantages-disadvantages-of-concrete-block-
homes
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Samuel, 2017. Query. [Online]

Available at: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-hollow-cement-block-
building-construction-vs-traditional-brick-structure
[Accessed 24 December 2018].

Tee, S., 2016. az4home. [Online]

Available at: http://www.a2z4home.com/tag/hollow-bricks-advantages-and-disadvantages/
[Accessed 24 December 2018].