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Ganesh Kamat, B.E (Civil) Mumbai, M.S. (Structures) USA

Mobile: 9820867755 E-Mail: GaneshKamat47@GMail.com

Innovation In Construction

Technology For Affordable

Housing

While Designing The Building it is More Appropriate To Work Out Which is The Most Suitable Construction Method i.e.,

R.C.C.,STEEL,PRECAST,BRICK / R.C.B.

Construction Method MUST Be Attractive Economical Eco Friendly Proven Simple Speedy Sturdy Sustainable

1) R.C.C. type of construction was taught by British & we are following Beam & Column type of construction for the last hundred years or so in India. 2) R. C. C. building needs repairs within 15 years of construction.Not that anything is wrong with R. C. C. but there is more scope to use inferior material & workmanship in R.C.C.& hence need for early repair. 

3) Our Forts, Old buildings, V. T. Station, Municipal Bldg., Palaces, Towers are generally constructed by Stone Masonry load bearing method& have stood since hundreds of years without any major repair work. 4) The same load bearing technology has been further developed in U.S.A. which is Speedy, Sturdy, Simple, Durable, Eco-Friendly which also saves 20% in construction cost & is calledR.C.B./ Reinforced Masonry/ C.M.U. 

As Air is freely available and Hollow Concrete Block is 50% hollow, if a structure is built by R.C.B. the cost of construction is slashed down.

Reinforced Concrete Block Masonry (RCB)

Method of Construction

Buildings constructed by RCB

Advantages(Economy, Speed & Simplicity)

Architectural Features

Earthquake, Wind & Fire resistance

Conclusion

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Method Of Construction

Concrete block 8” X 8” X 16”Ultimate strength = 40,000 Kg / block

Staggered Joints In Block Masonry

R.C.B. Work Under Progress

R.C.B. Work Under Progress

R.C.B. Pointing From Outside

In India 300 buildings have been designed by R.C.B. method in the past 30 years by us.

In the world millions of buildings have been built by this established & proven American technology in the past 90 years.

R.C.B. Users

BMC Bhojwani Const.

MHADA Unity Const. P.W.D. Vipassana Govt. of Gujarat Lodha Kamat Hotel (i) Ltd. Excon Royal Hotel Arch.

Bhatnagar Ganaka Hotel Arch. Kudalkar Poddar Developer Arch.

Premnath. Panaromic Universal Ltd.

Buildings Constructed By R.C.B.

Bungalow At Malad, Mumbai

Architect Bhatnagar’s Bungalow, Malad, Mumbai

6 Storey Building At Mahim For Unity Construction

Ganaka Motel, Igatpuri – Under Construction

RCB Column

Interior Pointing

Method Of Pointing

BMC School At Goregaon, Mumbai

5 Storey R.C.B. Building, Goregaon, Mumbai

Vertical Reinforcement At Corner

Reinforcement Passes Through Blocks

AdvantagesSpeed, Simplicity &

Economy

Environmental Friendly As it SAVES,100% Bricks,50% Steel & Shuttering,40% Concrete,25% Utility Bill.

PWD Building, Jogeshwari, MumbaiCorbel by blocks

96 Houses For Policemen, Jogeshwari

R.C.B. Pointing From Outside

Vipasanna Meditation Hall, Igatpuri

R.C.B. Wall & Slab

Plan For Meditation Hall

65’ Diameter Meditation Hall

150 Earthquake Proof Homes, Gujrat

Foundation Work

Foundation For R.C.B. Work

Runner Beam

Vertical Reinf.

Horizontal Reinf.

Wall Footing

18 MHADA Buildings At Vinoba Bhave Nagar, Kurla

HOUSING & SLUM Projects 6 Bldg. Quarters for Policemen of

SRPF, Goregaon, Mumbai For P.W.D. 16 Bldg at Vinoba Bhave Nagar transit

camp, kurla, Mumbai For MHADA. 5 Bldg. For Pancharatna Soc. Complex

at Neral, Maharashtra. Transit Bldg. For Unity Construction at

Sitaladevi Temple Rd. Mahim Mumbai. 150- Earthquake Proof House for

Gujarat Govt. at Morvi (World Bank Project.)

Transit Bldg. For Bhojwani Builders at Khar, Mumbai.

Housing Complex for Lodha at Shirdi

COMMERCIAL & SCHOOL PROJECT

School & Dispensary for B.M.C at Film City road, Goregaon (E) Mumbai.

Meditation Hall for Vipassana at Igatpuri , Maharashtra

Old man colony at Badlapur Fire Station at Illinois, U.S.A. The Eldorado Theatre at Tucson

U.S.A. Shopping Centre at Tucson

U.S.A.

BUNGALOW PROJECT 

Triplex Bungalow at Malvani Church, Malad (W) Mumbai.

Six Bungalow at Kalyanpur Colony, Lonavala.

Bungalow for Arch. Bhatnagar at Chickni Murud

Bungalow for Mr. Rohidas Koli at Malvani, Malad Mumbai.

Bungalow for Assi. Teachers for Vipassana, Igatpuri

Bungalow for Bhatnagar, Bordi. Bunglow for Vipasanna at Titwala Bunglow for architect Premnath at

Vasai

Architectural Features

Arch Masonry Bungalow

Bungalow At Lonavala

Beauty With Simplicity

Slum House At Malad

Typical Compound Wall

HOTEL PROJECTS Hotel Granada Inn at Tucson Arizona,

U.S.A. Hotel Granada Inn at EI Paso, Texas

U.S.A. Hotel - The Chaparral at Siera Vista,

Arizona U.S.A Hotel Maharaja Inn at Lonavala

Maharashtra, India. Ganaka Motel - NH3 - Near Manas

Resort, Igatpuri, India. Kamat Hotel at Nashik Lotus Suit at Chandigarh 4 Star Resort at Durgapur

First R.C.B. Hotel Building In India, 1977

Royal Hotel Building, Arizona. USA

R.C.B. Hotel, Tuscan, Arizona, USA

Proposed 3 Star Hotel At Nasik For Kamat Hotel, India

4 Star Resort At Durgapur

R.C.C. & Masonry Hotel

Completed Masonry Building

Earthquake, Wind

& Fire Resistance

Joint Failure For R.C.C.

Wind Forces

Slab Shear Connectors

Fire Resistance Due To Horizontal Projection

Masonry Joints

Masonry Joints

Masonry Horizontal Reinforcement

Decorative Block Masonry

Elevation From Decorative Block

Masonry

Decorative Block Masonry

R.C.B. Decorative Blocks

Decorative Block Masonry

Decorative Jali Block

IS Code

Economy

RCC RCB Savings

Reinforcement 3.5 Kg / SFXRs 40 / Kg

1.5 Kg / SFXRs 40 / Kg Rs 80

Rs 140 Rs 60

Cement 0.6 bags/SFXRs 266 / Bag

0.3 Bags/SFXRs 266/Bag Rs 80

Rs 160 Rs 80

Sand, Mettle, Shuttering, Plaster & Labour.

Rs 300 Rs 260 Rs 40

Note: Need to optimize your approved plan. Finishing items are not included Only RCC, masonry and plaster are included.

(Save up to Rs. 200 / SF of slab area)

Total Rs 600 Rs 400 Rs 200

Home 269 Sq. Ft. For Rs. 2 Lacs Only.

3 Star Hotel Room For Rs. 3 Lacs Only.

Transit Camp Room For Rs. 1 Lac Only.

School Class-Room For Rs. 3 Lacs Only.

SAVE Up to Rs. 200 Per Sq. Ft.

Advantages Of R.C.B. Method.

Economy : As steel, cement, formwork, concrete & Labour required is almost half & due to simplicity of construction & speed, minimum saving is Rs. 200/- per sq. ft.

Fire Proof : Due to concrete block & 3" cover to steel, rusting is minimized & such buildings are fire & bom blast proof.

Durable: Concrete blocks are attractive, durable and have excellent thermal, acoustic properties. No repair like R.C.C. is needed in every ten years.

Earthquake: Load bearing concrete blocks can be designed to be wind, earthquake resistant too.

Speed: No heavy equipment needed on site, less formwork, less steel so construction is simple, speedier & hence economical.

Architecture: Ancient type of architectural elevation is also possible by R.C.B type of construction.

R.C.B. is Useful For

1) Retaining Wall2) Bridge Abutment3) Bridge Pier4) Highway Culverts

CONCLUSION Considering Durability, Speed, Simplicity & Saving, This Eco Friendly R.C.B. Construction is Particularly Suited For,

Housing, Slum Project, Transit Camp, Schools & Hospital, Hotel & Bungalow, Industrial Projects, Retaining Wall, Culverts etc.

Thanks All of You

Engineers & Architects

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Ganesh Kamat, B.E (Civil) Mumbai, M.S. (Structures) USA

Mobile: 9820867755 E-Mail: GaneshKamat47@GMail.com