| Non-Erodible Mud Plaster With Bitumen | |||
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| System Components | Initial Cost Structure | ||
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| Critical Factors | Tools Used | ||
| 1. Proportion of mud, cement and lime 2. Mixing of mud 3. Finishing |
1. Spade 2. Pan 3. Thread 4. Basket | ||
| DO'S | DON'T'S | ||
| 1. Mud wall should be plain and free from cracks before applying the mortar 2. Stabilised mud should be applied within 30 minutes of adding water 3. 1.5% of cement and 2.5% of lime should be added to mud |
1. Plaster should not be applied over wet masonry 2. A second finish should not be applied immediately after the first 3. Water content should not be more than 25% | ||
| Construction Process | |||
Mix mud with water and knead it thoroughly 
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Add measured quantities of cement to mud
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Add measured quantity of lime to the mud mix
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Mix the mud thoroughly and knead
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Sprinkle water and apply prepared mud plaster
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Apply mud plaster up to 150cm height from the ground
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Allow the plaster to dry for 2 days and apply mud and cowdung mix as plaster
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