Optimization of Mix Proportions for Novel Dry Stack Interlocking Concrete Blocks Using ANN

Table 9

Construction cost using the brick and interlocking block.

Item	Description		Quantity	Unit	Cost (Rs.)
Brick masonry wall
Brick masonry	Brick	Quantity	1148	Nos.	9184
		Labor	123.84	sq. ft	1981.44
	Mortar	Mortar-cement	338.74	kg	2032.44
		Mortar-sand	1852.77	kg	1111.66
	Plastering	External-cement	79.42	kg	476.56
		External-sand	434.43	kg	260.66
		Internal-cement	52.95	kg	317.71
		Internal-sand	289.62	kg	173.77
Total					15538.25 (Rs.)
Interlocking block
Interlocking block	Blocks	Quantity	280	Nos.	6160
		Labor	123.95	sq. ft	991.6416
Total					7151.642 (Rs.)