First Mud block at O-campus

Making of first mud block at O-campus

We are using mud from the site, mixing cement and query dust. (7:2:5). The entire construction will be load bearing structure – no use of RCC, hence save steel. The blocks are hard press and baked in sun – no burning require.
We are still using cement – looking for option to make it without cement too :)

The making of mud block is labour intensive work – currently we have got machine on rent and the team has come from Vellore, they travel to places as per the need. We are to trying to make a team at O-campus, as if now the locals are not interested to get onto any labour intensive venture.

Buying machine and making own blocks involve its own challenges
1. Train people, get trained ourselves to be able to train them…….
2. Maintain the quality

Renting machine too has its own implications –
1. cost, hosting team,
2. Benefits – you get trained people, do not need to worry about the training, quality etc.

Looking forward to take it forward.