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- 1. Types of Blocks Laterite ( Cabook ) Soil ( Earth )
Stabilized Soil Cement ( Concrete)
- 2. Cellular Blocks- volume of cavities which should not pass
through the block between 25% to 50%.This is a highly thermally
insulating concrete-based material used for both internal and
external construction.
- 3. Solid Blocks certain block have non-standard block heights.
Minimum volume of solid material is 75%
- 4. Special Blocks- A block meant for special applications such
as corner, joints.
- 5. Cement blocks manufactured in Sri Lanka are almost entirely
of the hollow type. According to application requirements of
blocks, it should be classified as follows. Load bearing Non load
bearing
- 6. Preparing raw materials(cemen t aggregates) Mixing to
correct propotions Adjusting the proper consistancy of mix Placing
into moulds Compacting (ramming/vibration ) curing Add water