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Lesson 3. Masonry Works

The document provides an overview of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) used in masonry works, detailing their classifications, standard specifications, and methods for estimating quantities. It outlines the fundamental and area methods for calculating the number of CHB and the required mortar for block laying and plastering. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of using appropriate tables for determining the quantities of cement and sand needed for construction.

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Lesson 3. Masonry Works

The document provides an overview of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) used in masonry works, detailing their classifications, standard specifications, and methods for estimating quantities. It outlines the fundamental and area methods for calculating the number of CHB and the required mortar for block laying and plastering. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of using appropriate tables for determining the quantities of cement and sand needed for construction.

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CE 145 - QUANTITY SURVEYING

ENGR. MANUEL A. RANGEL JR.


MASONRY WORKS
CHB

CHB – Concrete Hollow Block is classified as:

load bearing blocks: 15 – 20 cm thick, use to carry load

non-bearing blocks: 7 – 10 cm thick, used for walls,


partitions, fences, dividers and the like
CHB

Standard hollow blocks has three void cells and two half cells at both
ends having a total of four. It is recommended that concrete hollow
blocks with bigger cells be considered in estimating for a more
realistic result.
CHB

Other types of CHB


CHB
MASONRY

Mortar – a mixture of cement and sand used for block laying and as
cell filler

Plaster – a mixture of cement and sand used for coating walls,


ceilings and partitions.
CHB

Method in Estimating CHB


1. By Fundamental Method
a. Divide the height of the wall by the height of one block
b. Divide the length of the wall by the length of one block
c. Multiply the result

2. By Area Method
a. Compute the total area
b. Multiply the total area by 12.5

(Net CHB Area) x 13 = No. of concrete hollow blocks required


MORTAR – FUNDAMENTAL METHOD

A. Mortar for Block Laying (1” or 0.0125m thick average)


a. Find the volume of the mortar (1 layer)
b. Multiply the number of layers
c. Refer to Table 2-1 to get the qty. of cement & sand

B. Mortar for filler


a. Find the volume of one cell (0.05x.075x0.20)
b. Compute the volume of cells per block
c. Compute total volume of cells for total no. of CHB
d. Refer to Table 2-1 to get the qty. of cement & sand
MORTAR

C. Plastering (16mm thick average)


a. Find the area of the wall
b. Determine if both sides will be plastered (multiply by 2)
c. Solve for the volume
d. Refer to Table 2-1 to get the qty. of cement & sand
MORTAR
MORTAR - AREA METHOD

1. Compute the area of the wall


2. Compute the no. of chb
3. Refer to Table 2-2 to get the qty. of cement & sand for mortar
4. Determine the number of sides to be plastered then refer to Table
2-4 to get the qty. of cement & sand for plaster
MORTAR - AREA METHOD

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MORTAR - AREA METHOD

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SPECIAL TYPES BLOCKS

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SPECIAL TYPES BLOCKS

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THE END

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