Answered Questions

  • Required Cement quantity

    what is the method of calculation for require Cement qty. in 1 Cum brick work with CSM 1:6.

    Md. Nesar Uddin, PowerPac, Bangladesh.

    • Jan 12th, 2014

    We know, for 1 cum brickwork done to need 35% dry cement mortar.
    So, Cement Mortar for 1 cum=1 ×0.35=0.35 cum
    Given, Ratio is 1:6 = 1+6 = 7
    1. Cement= (0.35×1)/7=0.05 cum.
    2. Sand= (0.35×6)/7=0.3 cum