Wall construction steps and
illustrations
Incan construction
Ground preparation
The ground is dug up to more than
4 feet, to ensure that the wall
foundation will be below the
freezing level during winter. In India
the depth ismuch
less, as there are no freezing issues
In most of the country.
A footing is laid, which is larger than the
wall and 12 inches deep. The wall will stand on
this footing. For the buildings in India
a slab is built, instead of this footing. The slab is
Also the floor.
Panels installation
Scaffolding
plank
Footing
Panels are installed on the footing. These panels are interlocked with each other.
Also, inside and outside panels are interlocked with each other. These panels replace
the shuttering technology. No braces are used to keep the panels vertical. Some
support is given to ensure that the walls are straight.
Scaffolding planks are mounted on these panels for workers safety and ease of
cement pouring operation.
Traditional construction
Plywood
Metal plates
In traditional construction, beams,
Plywood, braces and metal plates are
Used to form shuttering. This shuttering
Is erected on both sides of the future
Wall. Shuttering on each side is
independent of the other side. There is no
Interlocking of these shuttering structures.
Braces
Braces
Wooden beams
Cement filling
Cement is poured in between the
Panels. This forms the cement wall.
The cement is further levelled and
Buffed to give a smooth and even finish.
De-paneling operation
Footing
After 24 hours, the panels are removed and moved to the next construction
Site. In this illustration, the wall is 8 feet high. There will be a terrace built here.
Finished wall
It took two and a half days to erect this wall. This construction technology is
Faster, cheaper, gives better quality and higher seismic resistance.