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How many number of concrete blocks are required to build a 6x8 wall?
6ftx12in=72 dev. 8in tall block=9 , 8ft x12in.=96dev . 16in long =6 ,6x9=54 blocks
How many number of concrete blocks are required to build a 50 x 10 wall?
A cinderblock is 8" by 16" if you include the mortar joints.You'll need to figure out how many square inches the cinder block is (8 X 16)and how many square inches the wall is. (1 square foot equals 12" x 12")Divide the size of the blocks into the size of the wall and that's how many blocks you'll need.You'll also need to start doing your own homework.Getting people to do it for you on-line is the same as cheating.
How many number of concrete blocks are required to build a wall 40 feet x 5 feet?
224
Approximately what does it cost per square foot to build a house?
It depends on where you live and the build grade of the home. An insurance company uses a formulae that includes the cost of materials, The costs of labor, The quality and grade of build to come up with an average cost of build for any given territory. This is because Materials Contractor labor and profit costs vary from place to place. For example, the cost of build for a tract home in some parts of the country might be as low as 40 dollars per square foot. While a custom home in a higher class neighborhood might run as much 900 dollars per square foot.
How many blocks to build to 5 bed room two story house?
Turn the feet into inches then divide by 8 for the height and 16 for the lenth. EXAMPLE - 24ft long times 12 inches = 288 in. divided by 16 = 18 block long. 8ft high times 12 inches = 96 in. divided by 8 = 12 block high. The typical cinder or concrete block in the US is 15-5/8 long x 7-5/8 tall, with a mortor joint of 3/8 in. its measures 16 in. x 8 in. Dont forget your interior walls where bearing is needed. With wood beams these are needed every 16ft. With metal, the sky is the limit, although the steel beams must be built per size. Also there are many different size thicknees, the typical is 8 in. so the block will be a 8x8x16 in block. They also comes in 4 in. in this case the block is a 4x8x16. 12 inches is a foot but keep in mind that 16 inches is a linear foot.
Was cement used to build the colosseum in Italy?
yes they used it to make concrete
How did Thomas Edison invent cement?
He didn't. The Romans used cement and concrete (cement with aggregate mixed in it for additional strength) to build their structures over 2,000 years ago.
How many concrete blocks would it take to build a 8' by 5' by 6' encloser?
The answer will depend on the size of the concrete block!
Why is concrete important to romans?
Concrete is very important to the Romans because they were the first people who invented the hydraulic cement based concrete. The Roman did build very many concrete structures like the Pantheon in Rome.
What cement can i use on the face of the block?
It's called Surface Bonding Cement. It has chopped fiberglass in it. How to use it: Build a footer. Stack the block uo on the footer in the shape of the building. Get the block wet on one side of the wall. Trowel a 1/8" coat of Surface Bonding Cement on that side of the wall. Go to the other side of the wall, wet it and trowel a 1/8" coat of Surface Bonding Cement onto the wall. Keep it damp for the next week so it gets a chance to cure properly. Remember, concrete hardens by chemical reaction, not by drying out.
How do you repair cracked cement steps?
Use a lot of glue and duck tape, or throw them away,, or use the concrete to build a zombie fort
How can I build a cement block raised garden bed in my backyard?
To build a cement block raised garden bed in your backyard, you will need to first choose a location and level the ground. Then, arrange the cement blocks in the desired shape and size, making sure they are stable and level. Fill the bed with soil, compost, and any amendments needed for your plants. Finally, plant your desired vegetables or flowers and water them regularly.
What are the materials used to build artificial and natural foundations?
Concrete, Mortar, Brick, Block, Re bar for support
Can you build a concrete block semi inground pool?
Yes. Ron Lacher Pool Engineering in southern California probably has an engineering detail showing how to build it.
What material was used to build the Colosseum?
Concrete was basically used. The outside was faced with travertine and the upper levels were brick- faced concrete. Marble for the seating and decorative works. Iron for the cages and wood for the floor and elevators.
What is the ratio of building sand to Ordinary Portland cement needed to build a garden wall in an exposed position?
Use concrete if you will have any dirt behind the wall.
Are bricks cheaper than cement -made blocks?
No,in both cases same amount of money is spented,bcoz concrete also uses brick to build
