Silicate block calculator. Building Block Calculator
Before starting construction, in order to optimize costs, it is recommended to calculate the volume of wall materials necessary for the implementation of masonry. Expanded clay blocks are no exception. Having determined how many modules will be required for work, one can determine the financial costs for this stage.
Before starting the calculations, you should familiarize yourself with what parameters you will encounter:
- total masonry area is the area of \u200b\u200bthe outer side of wall structures;
- perimeter - the total length of all walls that are taken into account in the calculations;
- wall thickness - taken depending on the type of block used, the value may differ from the finish result, depending on the type of masonry;
- the volume of one module is calculated based on the actual dimensions of the block.
In addition, it is useful to calculate the total mass of blocks, which will determine the delivery option.
Any material for any construction needs to be bought with a small margin for "shrink-utruska", and "battle"
Calculation of blocks at home on the example of a specific object
A private developer can use the most common calculation method discussed below.
Initial data:
- construction object - a two-story house;
- wall height - 3.0 m;
- length and width of walls - 10x10 m.
In addition to general construction works, expanded clay concrete block can be used for restoration and insulation of an object, where the amount of material can be calculated in an identical way.
The sequence of steps for calculating expanded clay concrete blocks at home, calculator:
- the perimeter of the outer walls of two floors is determined \u003d 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 \u003d 40 m;
- the total area of \u200b\u200bthe external walls is determined \u003d the sum of the ceilings of two floors is multiplied by the perimeter \u003d (3 + 3) * 40 \u003d 240 m²;
- if the standard module 390x188x190 is used, we take the wall thickness as 390 mm, which corresponds to 0.39 m;
- masonry volume is calculated \u003d area is multiplied by wall thickness \u003d 240 * 0.39 \u003d 93.6 m³;
- the volume of one module is calculated \u003d 0.39 * 0.188 * 0.19 \u003d 0.013 m³;
- determines the total amount of material \u003d masonry volume / volume of one block \u003d 93.6 / 0.013 \u003d 7200 pcs.
The calculation does not take into account the volume of window and door openings. Practice shows that their area during the implementation of any standard project does not exceed 25% of the total area of \u200b\u200bthe external walls. If the master wants to calculate this part, he can carry out the calculations similarly to the example, removing from the mortgaged values \u200b\u200b5%, which determine the supply of blocks for battle, marriage, etc.
Subsequent calculations are as follows:
- we calculate 80% of the total masonry area \u003d 240 * 80/100 \u003d 192 m²;
- then we follow standard calculations, the volume of masonry is 74.8 m³, the total amount of material is 5760 pcs.
Knowing the length, height of the partitions and the size of the expanded clay concrete blocks that will be used for their construction, we can calculate the amount of material required for this stage of work. If you wish, you can use a special service - "calculator for calculating expanded clay blocks".
When conducting calculations, it is important to consider that all parameters should be reduced to the same values. Linear dimensions are taken into account in meters, area - in square meters, volume - in cubic
The cost of laying expanded clay blocks per cubic meter
The financial cost of laying walls can vary significantly. The final level of costs can be determined only after the completion of construction. However, you can calculate the estimated costs:
- for the construction of a simple "box" you can spend 1.2-1.5 tr per one cube;
- complex structural solutions, saturated with radius elements and corners, will cost about 3 tr / 1m³;
- factors such as the number of storeys of an object, the need for delivery, unloading of modules, the required quality of the seam, etc.
Experts do not recommend contacting the masons, who take too low a cost for the work. Having agreed on the maximum cost, it is necessary to demand the appropriate quality, up to replacing the wall, if necessary.
In general, there is an affordable cost for building a house from expanded clay concrete blocks, price ready-made standard turnkey project starts from 2.9 mln.
A small example of the price calculation of blocks and bricks for a house is shown in the video:
Online calculator
Presets
Before starting any construction, it is necessary to calculate the amount of building materials necessary for construction as accurately as possible. A simple calculation is often not effective due to the specifics of each concrete building material. The IzhStroyBlock company offers you to use the online construction calculator, which allows you to calculate with the greatest possible accuracy, since the specifics of the calculated materials such as expanded clay, aerated concrete, foam blocks, cinder blocks, brick are already laid in the calculation formulas.
Application
The online calculator of building blocks is intended for the approximate calculation of the blocks necessary for building walls for garages, outbuildings, residential buildings, cottages, and other premises.
By default, the standard dimensions of expanded clay concrete blocks are 39x19x19 cm. To change the dimensions, click on the “Change to your own” button and insert your values, for example, brick, foam concrete, gas silicate, ceramic blocks or others.
Rules for using the calculator
In the "Total length of all walls" field, you must specify the perimeter of the proposed structure, for example, if the house is 7 by 8 meters, then specify 30 (7 + 7 + 8 + 8 \u003d 30). In the field "Average Wall Height" indicates the average height of all walls. The wall thickness is indicated in one (39 cm.), Or the floor of the block (19 cm.), Excluding insulation and cladding! Additionally, the dimensions and number of the proposed window and door openings are indicated.
All dimensions are indicated in centimeters, except for the length of the walls (meters) and the size of the thickness of the mortar in the masonry, it is indicated in millimeters!
results
In the results obtained, the “total cost of blocks” indicates the approximate weighted concrete blocks in Izhevsk of the company IzhStroyBlok of standard sizes excluding delivery. All results are approximate and may differ from real ones, due to the specifics of a particular structure.
Online building block calculator Designed to perform calculations of building materials necessary for the construction of walls of houses, garages, utility and other premises. The calculations can take into account the dimensions of the pediments of the building, door and window openings, as well as related materials, such as mortar and masonry mesh. Be careful when filling out the data, pay special attention to units of measure.
When filling in the data, pay attention to additional information with a sign Additional Information
Technologies do not stand still, including construction. For the construction of walls, a brick replaced the tree, and today its place is increasingly taken up by building blocks obtained by artificial means, and depending on the raw materials used, they may have different characteristics.
C building blocks are popular in the construction of low-rise buildings, and walls of monolithic-frame buildings. Of these, not only can external walls be erected, but also used for internal partitions and interior walls. Concrete blocks are also suitable for the manufacture of prefabricated foundations for lightweight buildings.
The advantages of building blocks are obvious. With their help, you can quickly build a building without the use of special equipment. They have good thermal insulation and the necessary strength. Therefore, the funds spent on insulation will be significantly lower than during the construction of brick. And if you compare building blocks with wooden log cabins, then this is not only less than additional tools and work, but also a higher durability of the building.
B locks do not need such a strong vapor barrier, such as wood. Given their size and lightness, even the foundation for such a house will cost much cheaper compared to brick and reinforced concrete. The use of special masonry glue increases the thermal insulation of the walls, and makes them more attractive in appearance.
Building blocks can be divided into two types:
- Artificial - they are obtained by mixing different in composition of concrete in factories, using special vibroforming machines. The resulting material, depending on the raw material, is distinguished by the necessary strength, density and thermal insulation properties.
- Natural - are relatively more expensive than those offered by the factory. They are obtained by careful processing, grinding of rocks. Most often they use as a decorative decoration of facades.
Artificial building blocks include: aerated concrete, foam concrete, expanded clay concrete, polystyrene concrete, sawdust concrete and many others. Each type is used depending on the required qualities, and has both a number of advantages and a number of disadvantages. One type has good thermal insulation indicators, but they are somewhat inferior in strength (if, for example, gas concrete and expanded clay concrete are compared). In any case, buildings built using building blocks require less time to build turnkey houses, compared with the same wooden log cabins, which take a long time to dry and settle completely. And only after that you can begin the final decoration of the room.
During the construction of blocks, the interior decoration of the premises can be done immediately after construction.
By design features, building blocks are distinguished by:
- Structural They are used for the construction of load-bearing walls of a building. They have high strength, but also high thermal conductivity and high weight. In this regard, during the construction of residential premises, mandatory additional insulation is required.
- Structural and heat insulating They are used for the construction of load-bearing walls of low-rise buildings. They have average characteristics, both in strength and in thermal insulation qualities. Ideal for seasonal accommodations.
- Heat insulating They are used for the construction of only self-supporting walls, such as internal partitions and walls of frame buildings, as well as for the insulation of load-bearing walls. They have low thermal conductivity, low weight, but also low strength.
Unfortunately, at the moment there is no ideal material that has high rates of all the necessary characteristics at once, such as low thermal conductivity, high strength, low weight and cost. And in each case, it is necessary to choose exactly the material that is most suitable for the planned construction, taking into account the necessary requirements.
The cost of finished walls is approximately 1/3 of the cost of the entire building.
The following is a complete list of the calculations performed with a brief description of each item. If you did not find the answer to your question, you can contact us by feedback located in the right block.
General information on the results of calculations
- Building perimeter - The total length of all walls included in the calculations.
- Total masonry area - The area on the outside of the walls. Corresponds to the area of \u200b\u200bthe required insulation, if such is provided for by the project.
- T wall thickness - The thickness of the finished wall, taking into account the thickness of the mortar seam. It may slightly differ from the final result depending on the type of masonry.
- Number of blocks - The total number of blocks needed to build walls according to the specified parameters
- Total block weight - Weight excluding mortar and masonry net. As well as the total volume, it is necessary to select a delivery option.
- To the amount of mortar for the entire masonry - The volume of mortar required for the laying of all blocks. The volumetric weight of the solution may vary depending on the ratio of the components and the added additives.
- To the number of rows of blocks, taking into account the seams - Depends on the height of the walls, the size of the material used and the thickness of the masonry mortar. Excluding pediments.
- To the number of masonry net - The required number of masonry nets in meters. It is used to reinforce masonry, increasing the solidity and overall structural strength. Pay attention to the number of reinforced rows, the default is the reinforcement of each row.
- Approximate weight of finished walls - The weight of the finished walls, taking into account all the building blocks, mortar and masonry net, but without taking into account the weight of the insulation and cladding. - The load without taking into account the weight of the roof and floors. This parameter is necessary to select the strength characteristics of the foundation.
In order to calculate the material for the partitions, it is necessary to start a new calculation and indicate the length of only all partitions, the thickness of the walls in the floor of the block, as well as other necessary parameters.
In order not to salt the materials remaining after construction, it is necessary to correctly calculate the required number of gas silicate blocks. To find out the exact quantity, you need to know the dimensions of the building under construction.
The technology for calculating the number of gas silicate blocks
- Block calculations are carried out in cubes, so the first step is to find out the exact number of blocks included in 1 cube:
Take a height of 0.2 m, a width of 0.3 m and a length of 0.6 m.
We calculate the volume of one block - 0.2x0.3x0.6 \u003d 0.036 m3.
We calculate the number of blocks in 1 cubic meter: 1 / 0,036 \u003d 27.8 pieces. Round up to the larger - 1 block contains 28 blocks.
- We calculate the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls of the future building according to the plan, we take:
Box - 6x8;
The height of the walls is 2.8 m.
We consider the perimeter: 6x2 + 8x2 \u003d 28 m.
We consider the area: 28x2.8 \u003d 78.4 m2.
- We calculate the amount of material for the entire building. For this, it is necessary to multiply the obtained wall area by the width of the gas silicate blocks used.
We consider the volume: 78.4x0.3 \u003d 23.52 m3.
- Next, from the full volume you need to subtract the volume of windows and doors.
Take: a window - 1.5 m. X 1.5 m; door - 0.9 m. x 2.1 m.
We consider the volume of the window: 1.5x1.5x0.3 \u003d 0.675 m3.
We consider the door volume: 0.9x2.1x0.3 \u003d 0.567 m3.
Add up the volume of the openings: 0.675 + 0.567 \u003d 1.242 m3.
- We calculate the amount of material needed in cubes and pieces, for this we subtract the volume of openings from the full volume, and divide the result by the volume of one block:
We consider the volume in cubes: 23.52-1.242 \u003d 22.278 cubic meters.
We consider the number of blocks: 22.278 / 0.036 \u003d 618.833 pieces.
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Expanded clay blocks - lightweight, but at the same time reliable, durable and environmentally friendly material, is becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry. They are increasingly being used as building material for the construction of both external walls and internal partitions.
Having conceived the construction of this material, you will certainly encounter such a task as calculating the number of expanded clay concrete blocks for a house, cottage or garage in order to purchase them without excess and lack.
Conditionality of choice
As a building material, they have a number of significant advantages compared to many others, for example, bricks:
- Significantly lower density, therefore, the house will have less weight. There is an opportunity to save on the foundation. Incidentally, it can also be block made of expanded clay concrete.
- Blocks of a large size allow you to quickly build a house, saving not only on construction time, but also on the cost of its construction.
- Expanded clay blocks have significantly higher sound and heat insulation properties.
- Resistance to significant and repeated changes in temperature.
- Slight shrinkage when dried.
- Slight thermal expansion.
- To hammer a nail in, unlike a brick one, can be easily and without any damage.
Scheme of characteristics of expanded clay concrete blocks.
The unique properties of this building material are explained by the fact that its main filler is expanded clay - a light, porous and environmentally friendly building material. It turns out as a result of foaming of small lumps of fusible clay as a result of their firing. Its granules have a rounded shape resembling gravel. Thanks to the sintered shell, they have a fairly high mechanical strength. The expanded clay density is not more than 600 kg / m 3.
Expanded clay includes claydite, cement, sand and special air-entraining additives. Due to the fact that blocks of expanded clay in the process of their production are subjected to heat treatment, they have high strength. This determines the possibility of their use in many types of construction.
The standard sizes of these building elements are 390x190x188 and 390x190x90 mm. A qualified installer is able to lay up to 3 m 3 of expanded clay blocks per shift. This is 3 times higher than brick masonry performance. The consumption of astringent solution is reduced by 60%.
Material calculation
Layout of the house from expanded clay concrete blocks.
As already mentioned, before the start of construction, it is necessary to calculate the number of expanded clay blocks required for this. This calculation is relatively straightforward. Consider a specific example. It is required to build a house having the following parameters:
- wall dimensions - 9 x 15 meters;
- wall height - 3.4 m;
- windows measuring 1.4 x 1.8 m - 8 pieces;
- doors measuring 1.4 x 2.4 m - 3 pieces.
The thickness of the masonry is 39 cm (0.39 m). The calculation will be carried out in several stages:
- Masonry perimeter: 2 * 9 m + 2 * 15 m \u003d 48 m (2 pairs of walls).
- Volume of all walls: 48 m * 3.4 m * 0.39 m \u003d 63.648 m 3 (total volume, including volumes of window and door openings).
- The volume of all window openings: 8 * (1.4 m * 1.8 m * 0.39 m) \u003d 7.8624 m 3.
- The volume of all doorways: 3 * (1.4 m * 2.4 m * 0.39 m) \u003d 3.9312 m 3.
- Volume of masonry: 63.648 m 3 - 7.8624 m 3 - 3.9312 m 3 \u003d 51.8544 m 3.
- The volume of one block: 0.4 m * 0.2 m * 0.2 m \u003d 0.016 m 3 (taking into account the thickness of the seams).
- Number of blocks: 51.8544 m 3 / 0.016 m 3 \u003d 3241 pcs.
Please note that all volumes must be calculated in cubic meters, for which all linear dimensions must be expressed in meters. When laying internal partitions, claydite-concrete blocks of half size are usually used. Their number should be calculated separately, according to the same scheme: the total volume of masonry in cubic meters is divided by the volume of one block, also expressed in cubic meters. Please note that the volume of these blocks is half as much.
The principle of laying blocks of expanded clay concrete is no different from the construction of brick walls. And the working tools are the same. As already mentioned, a clear advantage of these building materials is time saving. Over the summer it is quite possible to bring the house under the roof, leaving the rest of the work for next summer: expanded clay concrete walls are not afraid of the weather.
It is necessary to take into account the possibility of losses during transportation, improper handling and fitting of expanded clay concrete blocks. It is generally believed that the estimated number of blocks should be increased by 5% for such losses. In our example, to build a house with the given parameters, you should purchase:
3241 * 1, 05 \u003d 3403 pcs.
I would like to hope that the materials in this article turned out to be useful in choosing the material, in calculating its quantity, and in working with it, and the new house will delight its residents for a long time.