Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) also known as Concrete Blocks
Gravel Concrete & Emulsion Production Corporation produces 3 sizes and three styles of Hollow Concrete Blocks (H.C.B.).
4" x 8" x 16" - Hollow Concrete Blocks (H.C.B.)
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Weight |
12.6 kg (27.72 lbs) |
 |
| MPA |
9.02 |
| PSI |
1,308 |
| Required standard |
500 – 700 (after 14 days) |
6" x 8" x 16" - Hollow Concrete Blocks (H.C.B.)
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Weight |
17.2 kg (37.84 lbs) |
 |
| MPA |
8.99 |
| PSI |
1,304 |
| Required standard |
700 – 1000 (after 14 days) |
8" x 8" x 16" - Hollow Concrete Blocks (H.C.B.)
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Weight |
18.9 kg (41.58 lbs) |
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| MPA |
8.06 |
| PSI |
1,169 |
| Required standard |
700 – 1000 (after 14 days) |
CULVERTS
The Culverts produce by Gravel, Concrete & Emulsion Production Corporation are made from pre-cast concrete.
This product is a conduit used to enclose a flowing body of water. In Grenada, they are commonly used to allow water to pass underneath roads.
It can also be used on driveways for drainage as well as support devices for industrial containers.
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WIDTH (cm) |
LENGTH (cm) |
WALL THICKNESS (cm) |
SHAPE
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| 30
|
91
|
5
|
Circular
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| 45
|
61
|
5
|
Circular
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| 61
|
61
|
5
|
Circular
|
| 72
|
61
|
5
|
Circular
|
| 102
|
61
|
5
|
Circular
|
INVERTS
The Inverts produced by Gravel, Concrete & Emulsion Production Corporation are made from pre-cast concrete. This product is designed for surface drainage.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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WIDTH (cm)
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LENGTH (cm)
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INTERNAL SHAPE
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EXTERNAL SHAPE
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|
43
|
91
|
Trapezoidal
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Trapezoidal
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EXTERNAL TOILET SETS
Our outdoor toilets are constructed from pre-cast concrete. Commonly called a latrine, it is constructed for layout on a deep pit. Latrines are economical as well as pro-environmental as no water is required for flushing, it is ssuitable for all types of user (sitters, squatters and wipers), is built and repaired with locally available resources, and can be used immediately after construction.
