Terrabric 2B

New Dawn Engineering

Terrabric 2B is a soil-cement brick making machine.

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Product description Brand name and product description

New Dawn Engineering Terrabric Machine 2B is a soil-cement brick making machine made from steel sections with “axle steel” shafts. The Terrabric 2B is capable of producing about 1,200 bricks per day.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Angola, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, other African countries. ^{Interview with representative}

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

New Dawn Engineering

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

542.84 USD (6800 ZA Rands) ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

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SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Low income self-built housing market: Small groups that want to earn a living making bricks for sale in the immediate area (wheelbarrow distance), and people building their own homes. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This picture shows the Terrabric 2B in mass production.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Products can be ordered via email and phone through the New Dawn Engineering website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

About 1500 ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

System Dimensions

Size of the tool / machinery

Unknown

Portability (yes/no)

If the system is able to be transported to or between building sites

Yes

Raw materials used

List of primary material(s) in the component produced

Earth, clay, sand, and cement

Recommended water content (ratio)

Ratio of raw material(s) to water

15%

Induced pressure (Mpa)

If the material production method requires compression

4 - 7 MPa

Power source

List of power sources

Manual

Finished unit dimensions

Measurement, calculated in cm, of the component’s overall dimensions

29 x 15.4 x 10.8 m³

Rate of production (units/hour)

Completed units per hour

1200 units/hour

Curation duration (days)

Time required for curing, if applicable

28 days

Suitable climate

List of suitable climates for use of this tool/system

Not suitable for cold climates unless necessary vapor barriers and insulation can be added. On their own ISSBs and CEBs do not hold up well to freeze/thaw cycles and have a low thermal insulation capacity.

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Specifications:

Mobile capabilities

Finished brick size (LxWxH) (cm³): 29 x 15.4 x 10.8

Bricks can be made of soil and cement, or subsoil only

Machine Weight (kg): 80

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

New Dawn Engineering offers training seminars in the design, buliding, maintenance, use, and economics of their products. A full list of instructions with pictures is available on their website.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

3-month manufacturer warranty. Lifecycle is 400,000 to 600,000 bricks produced, if kept properly oiled and greased. Disposal information not specified. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Testing of soil cement bricks has been done using the SABS (South Africa Bureau of Standards) method for ordinary bricks. The products are usually made to order – i.e. to the customer’s requirements. That varies considerably. The normal routine is to take ten, crush them, toss the result for the highest and lowest, average the 8 remaining results, see if the weakest is more than 20% less than the mean, and if needed, de-rate the whole until the lowest is 20% below the rated number. Typical targets are 4 MPa, 7 MPa and ‘filler bricks’ which do not need any particular strength. 19 MPa bricks gave been made from soil using a bit less than 10% cement. ^{Interview with representative}

100 bricks per person per day, maximum 1200 bricks per day
Induced to 5 Mpa or pressure
30 bricks per square meter”

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

South African Bureau of Standards

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Patel, D. N., & Pitroda, J. R., 2014, Techno Economical Development of Low-Cost Interlocking Paverblock by Partially Replacement of Portland Pozzolana Cement With used Foundry Sand Waste, Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, Volume 2, Issue 4, 607-615.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

New Dawn Engineering’s products are designed to international standards.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field testing

Other information

None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Angola, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, other African countries. ^{Interview with representative}

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

New Dawn Engineering

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

542.84 USD (6800 ZA Rands) ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

M9 Interlocking Blockmaking Machine

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This picture shows the Terrabric 2B in mass production.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Products can be ordered via email and phone through the New Dawn Engineering website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

About 1500 ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

System Dimensions

Size of the tool / machinery

Unknown

Portability (yes/no)

If the system is able to be transported to or between building sites

Yes

Raw materials used

List of primary material(s) in the component produced

Earth, clay, sand, and cement

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