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HOW TO CALCULATE BRICKS, CEMENT, AND SAND QUANTITY IN 9" BRICK WALL

HOW TO CALCULATE BRICKS, CEMENT, AND SAND QUANTITY IN 9" BRICK WALL

Quantity of Bricks:-

Assuming:-

•Brick size = 9”x4.5”x3”  •Thickness of wall = 9” •Thickness of mortar = 0.39” •Brick size with mortar= (9+0.39)x(4.5+0.39)x(3+0.39) = 9.39”x4.89”x3.39” •

             No. of bricks = Volume of Brickwork/ Volume of 1 Brick with mortar

Volume of 1 Brick = (9/12)x(4.5/12)x(3/12)= 0.75’x0.375’x0.25’ = 0.070 CFT

Volume of 1 Brick with mortar =…

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4.5 inch wall BRICK CALCULATIONS

4.5 inch wall BRICK CALCULATIONS

Assuming:-

Brick size = 9”x4.5”x3”

Thickness of mortar = 0.39”

Brick size with mortar= (9+0.39)x(4.5+0.39)x(3+0.39)

                                            =9.39”x4.89”x3.39”

Thickness of wall = 4.5”

  No. of bricks = Volume of brickwork/ Volume of 1 brick with mortar

Volume of 1 Brick = (9/12)x(4.5/12)x(3/12)=0.75’x0.375’x0.25’ = 0.070 CFT

Volume of 1 Brick with…

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Difference between dowel bars and tie bars

Difference between dowel bars and tie bars

Dowel bars

Dowel bars are placed at the transverse joints of concrete pavement and they take part in partial wheel load transfer from one slab to its adjacent slab. The dowel bars also allow axial thermal expansion and contraction of the concrete slab along the axis of the dowel.

Tie bars

Tie bars are deformed rebars or connectors used for holding faces of rigid slabs in contact to maintain…

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Bulking of Sand Test

Bulking of Sand Test

What is bulking of sand?

Bulking of sand means increase in it’s volume due to presence of surface moisture . The volume increases with increase in moisture content . The volume may increase up to 20 to 40% when moisture content is 5 to 10 %.

As fine grained sands have higher voids than medium and coarse grained sands, the percentage of moisture absorbed and the percentage volume increase is the…

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River Sand vs Manufactured Sand

River Sand vs Manufactured Sand

The natural river sand was the cheapest resources of sand. However the excessive mining of rive bed to meet the increasing demand for sand in construction industry has lead to the ecological imbalance in the state. Now the sand available in the riverbed is very coarse and contains very high percentage of silt and clay. The silt and the clay presence in the sand reduce the strength of the concrete…

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Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) in Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages

Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) in Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages

M-sand is “crushed aggregates produced from hard granite stone which is cubically shaped with grounded edges, washed and graded with consistency to be used as a substitute of river sand”.

Advantages of M sand

Greater Durability M-Sand has balanced physical and chemical properties that can withstand any aggressive environmental and climatic conditions as it has enhanced durability, greater strength…

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Silt Content Test of Sand (Fine Aggregates)

Silt Content Test of Sand (Fine Aggregates)

AIM

To find-out the silt content in sand (fine aggregates)

Apparatus Measuring cylinder

Measuring cylinder – 250ml

Sand  – Specimen

Water

Salt Solution

Procedure

The measuring cylinder should be free from moisture and dry.

Fill the water up to 50 ml with 1% salt solution.

Then add sand to it until the level reaches 100 ml. 

Again add salt solution up to the level of 150 ml.

Close the mouth of…

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Why we can't use sea sand in building construction?

Why we can’t use sea sand in building construction?

We do not use use sea sand in construction due to following reasons

Sea sand  tends to very fine and rounded, Smooth rounded particles would offer less resistance to rearrangement than angular or elongated particles with rough surfaces.

In sea water, chloride is present which will cause corrosion of steel and iron which ultimately leads to reducing carrying capacity of steel and iron, so that the…

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Can desert sand be used in construction ?

Can desert sand be used in construction ?

Answer is both Yes and No.

let’s see  we should not use desert sand in construction?

Desert sand grains are finer and smoother so their surface chemistry would not be able to offer sufficient number of multi-directional chemical linkages. If their grain size is too small, the slurry slip and the concrete would have poor strength. Desert sands possess an open structure, and there is little…

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What is tie bar in civil engineering

What is tie bar in civil engineering

Tie bars

Tie bars are deformed rebars or connectors used for holding faces of rigid slabs in contact to maintain aggregate interlock. Tie bars are not load transferring device. For instance, tie bars are used in longitudinal joints at mid depth of concrete pavement. Generally it is made of epoxy coated steel. 

Advantages of using Tie bars in pavement:-

It prevents the lanes from separation 

To…

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What is a dowel bar? | Purpose & Advantages.

What is a dowel bar? | Purpose & Advantages.

Dowel bars are placed at the transverse joints of concrete pavement and they take part in partial wheel load transfer from one slab to its adjacent slab. The dowel bars also allow axial thermal expansion and contraction of the concrete slab along the axis of the dowel.

Half of the length of this bar is embedded in one of the concrete slabs and the remaining portion is bonded in the other adjacent…

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Diamond Drilling Tool: The Best Drilling And Cutting Solution Your Project Needs

Diamond Drilling Tool: The Best Drilling And Cutting Solution Your Project Needs

This planet is blessed with the diamonds which is the hardest substance. This material is versatile and used in a variety of activities and not only restricted to jewellery, like concrete cutting activities on the construction sites.

While there are a lot of traditional methods that have been used to cut the concrete or another type of building structure, diamond drilling tools are considered…

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Creating a Water Savings Plan For the Household

Creating a Water Savings Plan For the Household

    Creating a waters savings plan for the household is an important component of any plan to live in a way that creates the smallest carbon footprint. But in Australia, it serves another purpose, which is to reduce water consumption in a country beleaguered by short periods of torrential rains and long periods of no rain.

When you read the research material, it is clear that some people are…

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Why Steels are Bind by Binding Wire?

Why Steels are Bind by Binding Wire?

One of the major use of binding wires is to keep the reinforcement provided in proper place because without the binding wire reinforcement will be free to move which could lead to increase in spacing between reinforcement in a particular section and decrease in a particular section which can lead to the decrease in strength and ductility of the structure and increase the chances of failure.

Pu…

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Tips to Construct your Own Metal Workshops

Tips to Construct your Own Metal Workshops

Break down the job into smaller jobs and work through every with deliberation. Starting with creating a funding by installing the utilities, then here is the way to construct your own metal workshop. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a artisan that needs more room, a metal workshopwould be the ticket to a fantastic work-space that’s designed especially for you. Building your workshop can be…

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What is the difference between Concrete and Screed

What is the difference between Concrete and Screed

Both screed and concrete are normally used in construction industry and formed of same basic ingredients like water, cement, and aggregates. While both are used in construction purpose but  what makes them different is  the size of aggregates, the cement grade, mix consistency, and of course their intended application or use.

Due to the presence of coarse aggregates in concrete, its texture is…

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MICRO CONCRETE

Micro Concrete, otherwise known as Micro Cement, is a popular design product for those who want to create a concrete aesthetic where it would not normally be possible.

What is Micro Concrete

Micro Concrete is a cement based coating which can be applied thinly (approximately 2-3mm) to a range of different surfaces to provide the look and feel of concrete at a fraction of the cost and weight of…