| Method | Mixing Time per 100 kg | Total Mixing Time | Labour Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hand Mixing |
6 minutes |
646 minutes |
10.8 hrs |
|
Silo Mixing |
1 minute |
108 minutes |
1.8 hrs |
Time saved using silo = 9 hours (Labourer could be laying the beds or jointing up)
| Method | Tonnes Needed | Cost per Tonne | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Silo (2.5%) |
11.04 t |
$255 |
$2,815 |
|
Manual (15%) |
12.38 t |
$210 |
$2,599 |
|
Manual (30%) |
14.00 t |
$210 |
$2,940 |
| Method | Material | Labour | Total | Cost per 1,000 bricks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Manual (15% waste) |
$2,599 |
$432 |
$3,031 |
$433 |
|
Manual (30% waste) |
$2,940 |
$432 |
$3,372 |
$482 |
|
Silo (2.5% waste) |
$2,815 |
$72 |
$2,887 |
$412 |
One 8-ton mortar silo removes the need for:
More than 115 bags of waste eliminated, along with fewer deliveries and reduced site traffic Save money on cleaning the site. Reduce the workers exposure to silica.
