Hollow Concrete Block Advantages
19th May 2022
Hollow concrete block making machine manufacturers are in huge demand as these concrete blocks have a very good insulating property to withstand sound, heat and moisture without any protection.
The commonly known advantages of the hollow concrete blocks are
1) Rapid execution of work
The hollow blocks are produced by the machine manufacturers in a similar size, shape, and weight. The deployment of hollow block is considered to be very simple, due to its ease of use.
2) Durability
As the hollow blocks are compressed by high vibration and power, they become very rigid and volatile to weight.
3) Insulating property
The air in the hollow of the blocks helps them to withstand heat, moisture, and sound which eventually keep the building cold and warm in summer and winter respectively.
4) Environment friendly
The concrete hollow blocks are eco-friendly and does not cause any harm to the system.
5) Cost efficient
The minimized volume of concrete required to make every block adds up to a significant savings in cost of the materials for the whole wall.
6) Low maintenance
The efforts required for the maintenance of hollow blocks are much lesser than that of others.
7) Conserves less space
Hollow blocks are commonly used for the construction of thin walls and consume very less space and thus increasing floor area.
8) Bonding of mortar and plaster
The surface of the hollow blocks is rough and it helps in good bonding between the mortar and plaster.
The advantages can be further classified into
i) Structural advantages
ii) Constructional advantages and
iii) Architectural advantages
Structural Advantages
i) In this development framework, structure, each wall and chunk act as a shear wall and a diaphragm respectively, minimizing the vulnerability of deplorable harm to the structure or building, amid the natural risks.
ii) Because of the uniform conveyance of support in both vertical and horizontal directions, through every masonry component, expanded resistance and malleable conduct of components could be achieved.
iii) Consequently, this development framework can securely resist horizontal or cyclic loading, in comparison with other ordinary masonry construction frameworks.
iv) This particular development system has additionally been demonstrated to offer better resistance under dynamic loading, when contrasted with other conventional systems.
Constructional Advantages
i) No extra framework or any exceptional development hardware is required for strengthening the hollow block masonry. Just laborers with average skill work are required for this sort of development.
ii) It is a quicker and simpler way of development framework, when contrasted with the other conventional development frameworks. It is likewise observed to be a cost efficient development framework.
Architectural and Other Advantages
i) This development framework aids in providing better acoustic and thermal insulation for the building. This system accounts to better durability.
ii) There is no requirement of salt peter or leaching.
iii) The hollow blocks masonry assures quality as it completely an automatic block plant.
iv) It has better absorption of sound due to the hollow nature, reduced thickness of plaster of the blocks.
v) These concrete hollow blocks are suggested for earth quake resistance due its strength.
vi) The blocks absorb very little water which is approximately 3 to 4%.