Design and fabrication of an egglaying hollow concrete block making machine

Abstract

The concrete block making machines is an old method of making blocks for various applications, and over the year’s various design concepts and modifications have been attained for better functionality and productions. However, in Uganda it has been observed that there is not enough block making equipment or tools that optimized human labor, as well as the quality and quantity of production. This project aims in achieving some of the design constrains by designing an egg laying hollow concrete block making machine. Before concept generation and selection, characteristics, type of blocks was analyzed to facilitate the next design phase. During conceptual design phase, different concepts were proposed using concept generation methods and the best concepts were selected. From the selected concepts, the design was developed in accordance with technical and economic criteria and general arrangement, component shapes and materials were determined. A significant increase in the production efficiency and reduction of human labor has been observed. which also validated by prototype manufacturing and also for further enhancements. Moreover, the components and assembly were analyzed using Solid works.