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How concrete blocks are made

Environment-friendly concrete blocks are being prepared using sand from riverbeds, cement, granite and other materials instead of soil collected from the surface of the earth. The blocks are cost-effective and increase the aesthetic features of buildings.

Three and a half cubit feet of CFT white sand, 3 CFT selection sand, 2 CFT granite and a sack full of cement are being used to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Three and a half cubit feet of CFT white sand, 3 CFT selection sand, 2 CFT granite and a sack full of cement are being used to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A machine is used to mix the raw materials - sand, granite and cement - to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A machine is used to mix the raw materials - sand, granite and cement - to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
The mixture is then transferred to another machine to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
The mixture is then transferred to another machine to prepare concrete blocks. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Concrete blocks are being prepared with the help of a machine. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Concrete blocks are being prepared with the help of a machine. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Finally, complete blocks come out from the machine. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Finally, complete blocks come out from the machine. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
The whole process of mixing the raw materials and the final output is done using an automated system. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
The whole process of mixing the raw materials and the final output is done using an automated system. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A worker carrues the wet blocks and places them under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A worker carrues the wet blocks and places them under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A worker carrues the wet blocks and places them under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A worker carrues the wet blocks and places them under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Wet concrete blocks are placed systematically under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Wet concrete blocks are placed systematically under the sun to dry. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

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Published : 21 May 2023, 07:42 PM

Updated : 21 May 2023, 07:42 PM

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