University of Antique

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Instructional Materials Development Committee
Sibalom, Antique

Construction Methods and Project Management

MASONRY
 Quantity of CHB per square meter area of wall can be determine by 2 methods:

1. By Area Method
Area of wall 1.0m x 1.0m = 1.0m² …… divided by area of one hollow block
0.20m x 0.40 = 0.08m²…. equals 12.5 pcs of CHB ….. Therefore Area of wall
multiplied by 12.5 will give you the number of CHB needed.

2. By Layer Method
Area of wall 1.0m x 1.0m = 1.0m² …… divide the horizontal length by
horizontal dimension of the block 1.0m / 0.40m = 2.5 pcs …..then divide vertical
length by the vertical dimension of the block 1.0m / 0.20 = 5 pcs……multiply the
results 2.5 x 5.0 = 12.5 pcs.

Note: Any method will do…depending on which is convenient for you.

 Note: Mortar for block laying and mortar for plastering

Example:
Total Cement 4.5 + 27 = 31.5 bags
Sand 0.375 + 2.35 = 2.625 cu. m.