Typical Compression force |
80-100 kN |
Weight |
130 Kg |
Typical daily production with 4 workers |
400-500 blocks |
Technical Specifications of Stabilized Soil Blocks
Weight |
5kg |
Size |
290mm x 140mm x 115mm |
Number of Blocks per bag of cement |
100-150 blocks |
Recommended wet curing period |
7 days |
Minimum dry compressive strength |
2.5 N/mm² |
Maximum wet compressive strength |
1.5 N/mm² |
Maximum water absorption (after 28 days) |
15% |
Blocks are ready for use after |
14 days |
Cement to Soil ratio will vary according to soil type and should be determined by testing the soil for shrinkage. This can be done quickly & easily using a special shrinkage box supplied with the Block Press. Please note that heavily clay soils, where shrinkage exceeds 40mm, the soil may require further stabilization with sand.
Shrinkage |
Less than 12mm |
12 – 23mm |
24 – 39mm |
Cement to Soil Ratio |
1:18 |
1:16 |
1:14 |
Approximate no of blocks |
150 |
120 |
100 |