MORTAR

&

CONCRETE

HOLLOW BLOCK
BY CARLO C. MENDOZA

MORTAR
A fine aggregate
and water mixed
together in suitable
proportions , they
form an easily
workable paste
that use for binding

FUNCTION OF MORTAR
To bind together the bricks or
stones
properly so as to provide
strength to the structure.

To provide a weather resisting

To fill up empty joints in brick
and
stone masonry.

DONT
do not use dirty water
puddles or ponds (shallow pool)

sugar-containing liquids
soft drinks

Dry sand and cement

in wheelbarrow

Begin to mix sand and

cement

Mix to evenly
distribute cement

The dry mix should be

all one colour

Add water and

plasticiser

Mix to required
consistency

CONCRETE HOLLOW
BLOCKS
Is a large rectangular brick
used
in construction.
Portland cement and
aggregate, usually sand and fine
gravel for high-density blocks.

COMMON PARTS

DESCRIPTION

Have one or more hollow cores.

In general, a hollow-core concrete block is
more than 50 % solid.

Standard hollow concrete blocks come in

full

Full-size blocks are rectangular and have

two

and half sizes.

cores.

Half size blocks are cubical and have one

core.

ADVANTAGES OF HOLLOW
BLOCKS.
Highly Durable: The
good concrete compacted
CONCRETE

by high pressure and vibration gives substantial

strength to the block. Proper curing increase
compressive strength of the blocks.
Low Maintenance
Fire Resistant
Provide thermal and sound insulation
Economical
Environment Friendly

Structural Advantages
the vulnerability (exposed to
Reducing
damage) of disastrous damage to the
structure/building, during the natural
hazards.
and offer better resistance under
Provide
dynamic loading

Constructional
Advantages
No additional formwork or any special

construction machinery is required for reinforcing

the hollow block masonry.

Only semi-skilled labor is required for this type of
construction.
It is a faster and easier construction system,
when compared to the other conventional
construction systems.
It is also found to be a cost-effective disaster
resistant construction system

Architectural and Other

Advantages

construction system provides better acoustic

This
and thermal insulation for the building.
construction: - Easy to work with bigger in
Faster
size.
Recommended for earth quake resistance.
Less water absorption:- Approx. 3 to 4%
Environmental Eco-Friendly
This system is durable and maintenance free.
No leaching: - Reduction in maintenance.

Raw Materials Required

Cement
Sand
Gravels
Water

Production Processes
1. Raw Materials Mixing
2. Brick/Block Molding
3. Vibrating & Compacting
4. Curing/Drying
5. Brick/Block Packing

Brick/Block Machine

Brick/Block Machine

Material Hopper

Pan Mixer

Belt Conveyor

Auto Pallet Feeder

PLC Controller

Mould

Gantry Cranes

End Product : Blocks

THE END