No machine or Portland cement is needed if you have access to emulsified asphalt, a cheap by-product of refining oil or found seeping to the surface in pools. I mixed it 50/50 with water, then with the sifted earth (70/30, sand/clay) and poured into forms. It dries quick, needs no time to cure. Worked so good the blocks were still perfect 40 years later. I recommend adding basalt fiber if high compression strength is needed. In the '50s, 55 gallons cost $5.
Erick Ombogo Hi Mr. Erick Thanks for the info about mixing of soil into the marram blocks. How much % is better ratio when you don't use cement pls Thanks maisonnasser@gmail.com
@@natfu5206 No. I was 15 when I made the blocks, in the '50s. But later I thought I could have left out the liquid asphalt and coated the outside of the block or dipped the blocks. This would use a lot less, if it's expensive for you. Instead, you could use lime as a cement, about 5%. Samples should be made and tested because clay varies and the sand should be sharp, not round. You need the correct sand/clay, but when you find it, the blocks will last a millennia. Knowledge of architecture (design) will help to create a pleasure to look at and a sound structure also.
@Don Duncan hi,bro nice information, pleas can you help how eco freindly nd strong waterproof bricks or block we can make with which materials and also how much ratio of each?
They are doing a good job although compacting the soil makes it difficult to compress it plus not oiling the inside chamber for a smooth transition. I don't see them mixing the soil with water which contributes to smooth moulds, a dry mix makes it hard to compress.
How much days blocks should be watering or wetting in direct sun? And off sun?? And after how much days blocks ready to use? Only cement and sand used or some other thing elso
The powder from the small sack is waterproof powder, 500g. I have done much research on this. The maram soil is dug out 3ft deep the ground. You can use the following ratio: 7 wheelbarrows of soil with less silt and not much clay. 3 wheelbarrows of river sand. 25kg of wood ash. 50kg of cement. 5kg of saw dust for reinforcement. 500g of water seal powder. Water to mix. With this you are good to go.
One guy claimed he made 7 the first day, later he could make 450/day. He didn't say if that was with a pre-sifted soil mix. Digging out sand, clay, transporting it, sifting it, measuring, mixing takes 95% of the time.
You don't need to go to Kenya i bought one some time back in namuwongo kisugu just put in makiga Uganda on Google u will get their details they have a branch in Uganda namuwongo The machines are great better than those made in katwe and the accept payment by instalment
😂😂😂😂 their clean uniform, shining long shoes, new gloves and helmet shows that they are using PPE specially today to make a video according to the international safety standards.
These people are doing the wrong thing. You are supposed to put the soil in the compression chamber without doing any compaction by hand. This is why they are finding it very hard to move the compression rod. In fact they are not taking the rod through its full compression cycle.
I am having Laterite soil mine waste, I am interested in ceb interlock block making.If u have experience could you please share about procedure and any admix mixed etc.I would be greAtful.
@@service4u4all before you begin making them bricks you must measure the shrinkage level of ur soil and that will give you the amount of cement your going to add in ur soil then you go a head and make the bricks but if you're close to kampala go to namuwongo kisugu and ask for makiga offices or Google them makiga Uganda they will provide you with the information you need
No machine or Portland cement is needed if you have access to emulsified asphalt, a cheap by-product of refining oil or found seeping to the surface in pools. I mixed it 50/50 with water, then with the sifted earth (70/30, sand/clay) and poured into forms. It dries quick, needs no time to cure. Worked so good the blocks were still perfect 40 years later. I recommend adding basalt fiber if high compression strength is needed. In the '50s, 55 gallons cost $5.
Thank you for this information.
Erick Ombogo
Hi Mr. Erick
Thanks for the info about mixing of soil into the marram blocks.
How much % is better ratio when you don't use cement pls
Thanks
maisonnasser@gmail.com
Please do you have a video on this?
@@natfu5206 No. I was 15 when I made the blocks, in the '50s. But later I thought I could have left out the liquid asphalt and coated the outside of the block or dipped the blocks. This would use a lot less, if it's expensive for you. Instead, you could use lime as a cement, about 5%. Samples should be made and tested because clay varies and the sand should be sharp, not round. You need the correct sand/clay, but when you find it, the blocks will last a millennia. Knowledge of architecture (design) will help to create a pleasure to look at and a sound structure also.
@Don Duncan hi,bro nice information, pleas can you help how eco freindly nd strong waterproof bricks or block we can make with which materials and also how much ratio of each?
They are doing a good job although compacting the soil makes it difficult to compress it plus not oiling the inside chamber for a smooth transition. I don't see them mixing the soil with water which contributes to smooth moulds, a dry mix makes it hard to compress.
Many Thanks for uploading this video brother.. 😃😃
You are welcome. Thanks for watching
Is that 6 inch thickness brick is it ok to built concert roofing
These blocks are eco freindly and waterproofing???
Yo, great video, but why did they have to pour water at the end of the video and how many many bricks are got from 5 wheel barrels!
The cement reacts with water. So the brick lose water by 2 or 3 days
How much days blocks should be watering or wetting in direct sun? And off sun?? And after how much days blocks ready to use?
Only cement and sand used or some other thing elso
Mixer cement mud other chemical%?
Stone strength?
Very good i wish they were explaining what they are doing it would add value to the whole video it seems like some sort of training
Must the soil be 100% smooth . sometimes after sieving u may see little stones
Its a mixture of clay and some little cement
What is "Marram"?
What kind of white powder you added in the mixture???kindly reply plsss am interested in this technology it's wonderful 😎
That is water proof cement.
What's marram? Is it the earth soil? If yes, how many wheelbarrow of sand was used since 5 wheelbarrows of marram was used?
I had the same question. Maybe it is the white powder from the little blue plastic bag in minute 1:45 to 1:50. What is that? And what is marram?
The powder from the small sack is waterproof powder, 500g. I have done much research on this. The maram soil is dug out 3ft deep the ground. You can use the following ratio:
7 wheelbarrows of soil with less silt and not much clay.
3 wheelbarrows of river sand.
25kg of wood ash.
50kg of cement.
5kg of saw dust for reinforcement.
500g of water seal powder.
Water to mix.
With this you are good to go.
water percentage is how much ?
What quantity of Sand do you add in the five wheelbarrows of the maram soil
Ration not blife
Am asking do u outlet in kampala
What's the name of the background music playing
Please what is maram?
Thanks. 5 barrels soil, 1 bag cement, how much sand ?
Try your soil and see how much sand do you need too add. The mix works fine with sand 30-40% , clay 30%, cement 10%
Where can I get one in Nairobi and how much
if two people working how many brick can they make in a day
One guy claimed he made 7 the first day, later he could make 450/day. He didn't say if that was with a pre-sifted soil mix. Digging out sand, clay, transporting it, sifting it, measuring, mixing takes 95% of the time.
where in kampala can i find that machine?
if is a kenyan machine, just ask around for anyone with links in kenya to get you one
You don't need to go to Kenya i bought one some time back in namuwongo kisugu just put in makiga Uganda on Google u will get their details they have a branch in Uganda namuwongo The machines are great better than those made in katwe and the accept payment by instalment
Can use sand and cement only Incase I don't have marram
Machine costs how much
Hi, what is this 'Maram' ... I'm not familiar with it?
Moorum
Am in Zambia,whom can I contact I need this machine
I was breaking sweat just watching! 😥😬
Where can I get the mashine in uganda. And price
Makiga offices Uganda in namuwongo kisugu for more details google them makiga Uganda u will get All their details that's where I bought mine too
How is this machine and where can I get one
Am in Nairobi
If you don't have agents in Zambia I can help you set up a branch in lusaka
What is the white powder you are adding on top?
i also wanna know
@H DB what's the proportion of lime per bag of cement?
its waterproof cement
Cement
How many sand and how many soil
No more than half as much clay-like soil.
2 people working, 10 people watching
Moving the compactor needs weight
Can I get their contact
No need to mix with water ..have not see apply water while mixing
😂😂😂😂 their clean uniform, shining long shoes, new gloves and helmet shows that they are using PPE specially today to make a video according to the international safety standards.
Marram, what is? Other chemical, name it.
I don't know why these people r not responding to viewers quries and then why do they upload such videos?
These people are doing the wrong thing. You are supposed to put the soil in the compression chamber without doing any compaction by hand. This is why they are finding it very hard to move the compression rod. In fact they are not taking the rod through its full compression cycle.
You are right
Obviously! You are right!!
I am having Laterite soil mine waste, I am interested in ceb interlock block making.If u have experience could you please share about procedure and any admix mixed etc.I would be greAtful.
@@service4u4all before you begin making them bricks you must measure the shrinkage level of ur soil and that will give you the amount of cement your going to add in ur soil then you go a head and make the bricks but if you're close to kampala go to namuwongo kisugu and ask for makiga offices or Google them makiga Uganda they will provide you with the information you need
@@michaelwalusimbi3869 Thanks Albert for your suggestion.Please keep connected through my e mail sanjaysnemirates@gmail.com.i appreciated your point.
The machine is too difficult to operate
Typical! Its always in Africa that things have to be ten times harder!!!😬😥
It's not difficult u have to fix it down in the ground and u let the machine compress the soil not you using your hands before using the compressor
Lotta wasted embodied energy for all these dudes to be wearing hard hats. Lol. Either way CEB's and ISSB's are the way forward. Cheers!
Hey William. I need your telephone contact. Just need to get some more information on ISSB
The energy used is not worth it